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Sukhoi's 5th-Generation Fighter Makes 1st Flight

January 29 2010

Russia

Sukhoi's fifth-generation fighter made its maiden flight in Russia on Friday.

The fighter stealth jet is seen as a counter to the U.S. F-22 Raptor, Bloomberg News reports.

The PAK FA warplane, also known as the T-50, is being designed jointly with India. The maiden flight was originally scheduled for last year.

"I'm entirely satisfied" with the flight, said Mikhail Pogosyan, Sukhoi's CEO. He added that the plane will be sold to the militaries in Russia and India, and said...

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