Russian President Vladimir Putin showed off his nation's latest stealth fighter jet to visiting Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the August 27 opening of the MAKS air show. The biennial event in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, showcases Russia’s aerospace industry.
'You Can Buy It': Russia Showcases New Stealth Fighter For Turkish Leader At Air Show
1
Four Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighters perform during the opening ceremony of the MAKS 2019 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow on August 27.
2
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was escorted by Russian President Vladimir Putin to inspect a Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet. The visit came after the United States suspended Turkey’s ability to buy its advanced F-35 stealth warplane because it took delivery of a Russian air-defense system. Washington said the system was incompatible with Turkey’s role in NATO and could allow Russia to gather information about the U.S. stealth fighter’s advanced technology.
3
Erdogan reportedly asked Putin if the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter was available for purchase. The Russian leader replied in the affirmative: "You can buy it," according to the Interfax news agency.
4
Russia's Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" attack helicopter on display at the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon.
5
A Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut supersonic jet fighter on August 26. The experimental combat aircraft never entered service but much of its technology was incorporated into the Sukhoi Su-57.
6
The Russian drone, UAV ORION-E, is seen at the MAKS 2019 air show.
7
Visitors inspect a Russian Ansat helicopter at the MAKS 2019 air show on August 27.
8
A Russian MIG pilot visits the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon opening ceremony on August 27.
9
Russian passenger plane MC-21-300 performing.