Piotr Butowski Livres

The fourth title in Harpia Publishing's series on Russian military aviation details all fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and other aerial vehicles operated by Russia's military air arms

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In December 2020, the first Sukhoi Su-57, codenamed Felon by NATO, entered service with the Aerospace Forces, making it Russia’s most recent combat aircraft. It is a multirole aircraft combining the functions of both a fighter and strike aircraft, with design features that include stealth, supersonic cruising speed and maneuverability, the latest sensors and weaponry, and network-centric warfare capability. Fully illustrated with over 170 full-color photographs, this book describes the trials of the T-50 prototypes and the implementation of the Su-57 into series production, as well as looking at the design, characteristics and combat capabilities of this fifth-generation fighter.

The book delves into Russia's rich history of military aircraft production and its current air power landscape. It highlights the challenges posed by heavy sanctions that have revealed the country's dependence on Western technology, hindering efforts to modernize its aging fleet. The ongoing war in Ukraine serves as a critical backdrop, showcasing the limitations and vulnerabilities of Russia's air capabilities amidst its attempts to upgrade and innovate.

With over 200 photographs, this book explores the history of the Ka-50 and Ka-52, their development, setbacks and successes, designs, armament and combat capabilities, presenting a holistic overview of these helicopters.