For First Time Ever, These Russian, US Stealth Fighters Are Face-To-Face

The biggest air show in Asia, Aero India, kicked off today at the Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru. The 15th edition of the air show is special because it features a rare sight: American and Russian stealth fighters together in one frame. 

The Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet and the American F-35 Lightning II considered the most advanced fifth-generation fighter, are participating in the show. It’s a “significant milestone” in global defence collaboration, and for aviation enthusiasts, it’s a treat for the eyes.

Su-57 and F-35 will be participating in the Daily Aerial Display for all four days. 

A video of the Su-57 ‘Felon’ taking off from Yelahanka is now viral. The pilot takes off and performs a vertical climb before conducting a full circular loop – An aerobatic manoeuvre where a pilot climbs into a vertical position and then completes a full circle and then reaches flight level.