BENGALURU: A massive crowd of aviation enthusiasts, military families, and defense personnel held their breath as the Russian Su-57 ‘Felon’ soared into the sky—not once, but twice—during its thrilling full-dress rehearsal on Saturday.
Blending raw power with seamless agility, the fifth-generation stealth fighter stunned onlookers with breathtaking aerial maneuvers, marking its maiden appearance at Aero India. As India eyes this cutting-edge war machine, speculation is rife about its potential addition to the Indian Air Force (IAF) arsenal, following the Sukhoi-30MKI and Rafale.
For those gathered outside the Yelahanka Air Force Station, the spectacle was nothing short of a Russian ballet in the skies. The fighter jet’s performance, under the warm Bengaluru sun, was a mesmerizing mix of precision and dominance, unlike anything seen in previous editions of Aero India.
Beyond its display of technical brilliance, the Su-57’s presence hints at strategic shifts in aerial warfare. If India navigates sanctions and secures this stealth marvel before the indigenous AMCA project takes flight, it could reshape regional air power dynamics
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