The first two-seat Su-57D has made its maiden flight earlier today.
The fighter thus becomes the second “5th gen” fighter, along China’s J-20S, capable of taking a second crewman.
Having a crew of two reduces cognitive load for the pilot and is typically used for complex missions such as air-to-ground strike, reconnaissance missions.
This is also a way to allow better coordination with a drone wingman, eventually.
The US has yet to move in that direction for their F-35 and newer stealth fighters and appears to bet in AI integration to help the pilot.Tap To Read Complete, Details. .
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