Trump’s return could rescue troubled Russian fighter jet production
Russians struggling with issues in the production of the Su-57 hopefully anticipate changes in the White House. According to "The Telegraph," the most advanced Russian fighter jet could be saved by Donald Trump.
In September of this year, a report by analysts from the Frontelligence Insight group was released. It indicated that Russians, initially coping well with Western sanctions, are feeling their consequences more after over 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine. This is especially true for producing the most advanced equipment requiring sophisticated electronics. In the case of the Su-57, the situation has become so serious that the production of this fighter jet could soon be in jeopardy.
Trump could save the Russian Su-57 fighter jet
According to "The Telegraph," Russia's problems could disappear soon after Donald Trump takes office as President of the United States. All he needed to do was lift some of the sanctions he openly criticised during his election campaign.
Although Russians can often bypass them, they must purchase necessary components through complicated routes and intermediaries, which slows down and increases the cost of their weapons production.
Foreign sanctions against UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) and other Russian weapons manufacturers may be ineffective. Still, according to an analysis by The Telegraph, they are sufficient to hinder the modernization of the Russian air force.
Russia's modern fighter jet
The Su-57 is a fifth-generation Russian fighter jet. It is described as the most advanced combat aircraft of the Russians and has recently started appearing in Ukraine. This machine can move at approximately 2,446 km/h speeds and operate at altitudes up to 20,000 metres. From the Ukrainians' point of view, an important feature of the Su-57 is its adaptation to carry a dangerous arsenal, including upgraded Kh-58 missiles that reach speeds of even 4,310 km/h after launch. They provide a range of up to 245 kilometres.
The situation with the production of the Su-57 could worsen even further because, at the end of October, the U.S. government imposed new sanctions on 400 entities based in, among other places, China and India. It was established that they were supplying Russia with goods subject to sanctions. Systematically "eliminating" intermediaries compounded the difficulties and expenses for the Russians. For this reason, in "The Telegraph's" assessment, the decisions of the new President of the United States will be extremely important.
