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PAK-FA programme: 100th test performed yesterday (VIDEO)

Moscow, Russia - Main priority for Sukhoi's projects

Yesterday, Thursday, November 3, 2011 was a memorable date for the T-50 (PAK FA) fifth-generation multi-role fighter programme because the 100th flight test has been performed; an objective reached by both prototypes, (the third is still being developed). The first prototype made its maiden flight on 20 January 2010 from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur establishment, while the second one made it in early...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1135291
Rome, Italy, 11/04/2011 12:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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