2nd Prototype T-50 To Fly This Year, Says Sukhoi CEO

The head of Sukhoi says the second prototype of Russia's T-50 fighter jet will begin flight trials before the end of this year, RIA Novosti reports.

The first prototype of Sukhoi's fifth-generation fighter made its maiden flight in January. It has conducted a total of 40 flights, said the Sukhoi chief.

The T-50 will be jointly developed with India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. with an agreement between the two companies due to be signed in December.

The new warplane is...