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Su-57 Fighter Destroyed By Fire At Russian Air Base

Original: Su-57 Destroyed After Catching Fire During Engine Startup At Akhtubinsk Air Base

A Russian Su-57 stealth fighter has been destroyed after catching fire during an engine startup at Akhtubinsk air base, the main testing ground for the aircraft. Observers say the loss is a significant blow to a program already produced in small numbers, and questions are being raised about ground-handling procedures for the fifth-generation jet.

Why now: The destruction of one of Russia's few fifth-generation fighters is a notable military loss attracting wide attention

Su-57Akhtubinsk air baseRussian Air Force

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