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Russia Air Force admits problems in 5th-generation jet engines

© Самолеты ВВС РоссииFor the time being the aircraft will use Saturn engines. There are problems, I admit, but research is continuing
For the time being the aircraft will use Saturn engines. There are problems, I admit, but research is continuing - Sputnik International
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Russia's Air Force chief acknowledged on Thursday faults in engines for a fifth-generation fighter jet currently being developed.

ZHUKOVSKY, August 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Air Force chief acknowledged on Thursday faults in engines for a fifth-generation fighter jet currently being developed.

The Advanced Front-Line Aviation Complex (PAK FA) plane is set to replace the Air Force's fourth-generation fighters, namely, the Su-27 Flanker and the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

Speaking at the MAKS air show outside Moscow, Alexander Zelin said: "For the time being the aircraft will use Saturn engines. There are problems, I admit, but research is continuing."

 

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