Sukhoi Su-57 Felon - Technical details, Analysis and Discussion

and who said that ?
your getting the wrong idea again.
china is very advanced and it will always seek more.

i named one reason that can be a possibilty, not the truth. china may stay with the old fashion 70* flat radars. but they will try to implemented soon or later. speaking of which, the JF-17 Blk3 has a high angle radar. same can be said for the J10C but not confirmed.

dont get the wrong idea. chinesse radar are a mystery that will take time to be solved. asssumption are the best that we have.

These aircraft use a fixed AESA radar, so it can’t be more than 70 degrees.

There is multiple variant of the radar itself.
Not in service but still is available.

High angle variant


Flat variant.
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And third variant

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There is also a flat older variant.

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idk how should i take this ? does he confirm the new engines ? are they ready for the upgrade ?
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He’s Denying the Su-57M1 designation, and saying that all Su-57 are just called Su-57.

He isn’t confirming the new engine or nozzle.

George has also stated that Al-51 has been pushed back again so future Felons will use Izd. 177 instead.

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Wtf is rvv-smd on su57e?

Where did you see this??

This is the first time I’ve heard about it but if I had to guess R-77M, since R-77-1 is RVV-SD, with SD meaning Sredney Dalnosti (I think?) which means Medium Range so SMD would probably mean Medium Modernized Range, or more aptly, Modernized Medium Range.

My mistake was confusing smd with sdm, and the news appeared 2 hours ago in the Russian media

Ahh.

Well if I had to guess it’s R-77M.

I assume this is what you were reading?

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Something interesting is that RVV-SDM is noted as also having Passive capabilities alongside ARH for stealth.

So that sounds… interesting.

now we know what missile Russia is getting next patch /s

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So they are going with 9B1103M dual channel seekers then most likely. They were advertised in ARH/SARH and ARH/PRH configurations

Also now the old discussion about what would be main A2A missile for export Su-57s can be considered closed

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RVV-SD is 77-1 iirc

So RVV-SDM is 77M?

Sorry, article is region locked, I can only read the title.

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If I had to guess.

Lemme just…

Rosoboronexport introduces latest RVV-SDM missile for Su-57E jet to global market

Alexander Mikheyev said that propulsion system power, and operational efficiency had been increased

MOSCOW, July 29. /TASS/. The launch range and effectiveness of the latest RVV-SDM missile for the Su-57E fighter jet have been increased, and a passive radar homing channel has been added for complete stealth, Deputy Chairman of Soyuzmash (the Union of Russian Machine Builders) and CEO of the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheyev said.

It was earlier reported that Rosoboronexport is beginning to promote the new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile on foreign markets, designed to engage aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

“Its launch range, propulsion system power, and operational efficiency have been increased, and its aerodynamic characteristics have been improved. Furthermore, the missile has been equipped with a passive radar homing channel, which ensures complete stealth, guidance precision, launch-and-forget effectiveness, and resistance to jamming,” Mikheyev said.

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Yeah sounds like the R-77M from the description.

So now there’s a chance to see it actually equipped.

(bar that 2020 picture)

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has there been any statements from Rosoboronexport on their own platforms or is it just news channels reporting it so far?

Not that I’ve seen.

For the past few days I haven’t been able to get into Rosboronexport so I can’t check. :/

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same here. Have also had the same with sites like UAC not being able to get in the past week

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Yandex gives 404 at this site, so it might not be rosoboronexport official site anymore
Or same CERT_REVOKED from time to time, god i love cryptography, such a well-designed and reliable system

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From ROE

Rosoboronexport presents the latest missile for the Su-57E

29/07/2026

Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is launching a global marketing campaign for Russia’s new RVV-SDM medium-range air-to-air missile, developed and manufactured by Tactical Missiles Corporation.

The RVV-SDM missile is designed to equip the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets produced by UAC, a Rostec subsidiary, and delivered for export. It can also be used on other Russian-made aircraft after their appropriate modifications, and can also be integrated into the armament systems of foreign-made aircraft.

“Rosoboronexport notes a growing interest of the global market in the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter. The aircraft has proved its superiority in actual combat conditions over the most advanced air defense and electronic warfare systems. It has engaged numerous air, ground, and surface targets with Russian air-launched munitions, including the latest RVV-SDM guided missile. The missile has a longer launch range, an increased power-to-weight ratio, higher effectiveness, as well as better aerodynamic performance. Furthermore, it incorporates a passive radar homing channel, providing complete stealth, high guidance accuracy, fire-and-forget effectiveness, and resistance to jamming,” said Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev.

The RVV-SDM air-to-air missile is designed to engage aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and UAVs around-the-clock and in an electronic countermeasures (ECM) environment. It is equipped with an active/passive radar seeker, an inertial control system and a radio update link.

The missile can engage targets flying at altitudes from 15 m to 25 km, including at speeds up to Mach 3.

Rosoboronexport is offering its partners the latest RVV-MD2 short-range air-to-air missiles, the RVV-SDM medium-range air-to-air missiles, as well as the RVV-BD long-range missile, which has proven its combat capabilities, for equipping the Su-57E fighter.

In addition, the armament system of the Russian 5th generation fighter in the export version includes Kh-38MLE air-to-surface guided missiles, Kh-69 stealth precision-guided air-launched cruise missiles, Kh-58UShKE anti-radar missiles, Kh-35UE anti-ship missiles, as well as KAB-250LG-E guided aerial bombs and UPAB-1500B-E guided glide bombs.

Air-launched weapons for fifth-generation fighters are designed for carriage both in internal weapons bays, which reduces the radar signature, and on external hardpoints. The Su-57E’s low radar signature gives it an overwhelming tactical advantage over 4+ and 4++ generation fighters, both in air-to-air combat and when engaging ground and surface targets.

The Su-57E fighter is the only 5th generation fighter in the world that, in a stealth configuration (with internal missile carriage), uses large-sized Kh-69 long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles.
“Rosoboronexport is ready to negotiate contracts with countries friendly to Russia for the supply of both the Su-57E fighter and the air-launched weapons designed for it. In its export activities, the Company prioritizes the needs of the Russian Armed Forces for weapons and military equipment. At the same time, a high production level of Russian defense industry enterprises enables us to guarantee customers the production and delivery times that are on par with, and often exceed those of our global competitors,” noted Alexander Mikheev.

Article in Russian

Рособоронэкспорт представляет на мировом рынке новейшую ракету для Су-57Э

29/07/2026

АО «Рособоронэкспорт» (входит в Госкорпорацию Ростех) начинает продвижение на зарубежные рынки новой авиационной ракеты класса «воздух-воздух» РВВ-СДМ разработки и производства АО "Корпорация “Тактическое ракетное вооружение”.

Ракета РВВ-СДМ предназначена для вооружения поставляемых на экспорт истребителей 5-го поколения Су-57Э производства входящей в Ростех ОАК. Кроме того, она может применяться на других самолетах российского производства после их соответствующей доработки, а также интегрироваться в комплекс вооружения самолетов иностранного производства.

“Рособоронэкспорт отмечает возросший интерес мирового рынка к истребителю 5-го поколения Су-57Э. Он доказал свое преимущество в реальных боевых условиях при противодействии самым современным системам ПВО и РЭБ. На боевом счету самолета множество воздушных, наземных и надводных целей, пораженных российскими авиационными боеприпасами, в том числе новейшей управляемой ракетой РВВ-СДМ. У нее увеличены дальность пуска, энерговооруженность двигательной установки, эффективность применения и улучшены аэродинамические характеристики. Кроме того, в ракете введен пассивный канал радиолокационной головки самонаведения, что дает полную скрытность, высокую точность наведения, эффективность в режиме “выстрелил и забыл”, а также устойчивость к помехам”, – сообщил заместитель председателя Союзмаш России, генеральный директор Рособоронэкспорта Александр Михеев.

Авиационная ракета РВВ-СДМ предназначена для поражения самолетов, вертолетов, крылатых ракет, а также БпЛА в любое время суток и в условиях радиоэлектронного противодействия. Она оснащена активно-пассивной радиолокационной головкой самонаведения, инерциальной системой управления и линией радиокоррекции.

Ракета может поражать цели, летящие на высотах от 15 м до 25 км, в том числе со скоростью до 3 Махов.

В настоящий время Рособоронэкспорт предлагает своим партнерам для оснащения истребителя Су-57Э новейшие управляемые ракеты класса “воздух-воздух” малой дальности РВВ-МД2, средней дальности РВВ-СДМ, а также подтвердившую свои боевые возможности ракету большой дальности РВВ-БД.

Кроме того, в состав вооружения российского истребителя 5-го поколения в экспортном исполнении входят управляемые ракеты класса “воздух-поверхность” Х-38МЛЭ, малозаметные высокоточные авиационные крылатые ракеты Х-69, противорадиолокационные ракеты Х-58УШКЭ, противокорабельные ракеты Х-35УЭ, а также корректируемые авиационные бомбы КАБ-250ЛГ-Э и управляемые планирующие авиационные бомбы УПАБ-1500Б-Э.

Авиационные управляемые средства поражения для истребителей 5-го поколения разработаны как для размещения во внутренних отсеках фюзеляжа, что обеспечивает снижение радиолокационной заметности, так и для применения с внешних точек подвески. Малая заметность Су-57Э обеспечивает ему подавляющее тактическое преимущество над истребителями 4+ и 4++ поколений – как при ведении воздушных боев, так и при поражении наземных и надводных целей.

Истребитель Су-57Э является единственным в мире истребителем 5-го поколения, в малозаметной конфигурации которого (при внутрифюзеляжном размещении), применяются крупногабаритные крылатые ракеты класса “воздух-поверхность” Х-69 с большой дальностью пуска.
“Рособоронэкспорт готов вести с дружественными России странами контрактную работу по поставкам как истребителя Су-57Э, так и предназначенных для него авиационных средств поражения. В рамках проводимой экспортной деятельности компания в первую очередь учитывает потребности Вооруженных сил России в вооружениях и военной технике. При этом высокий производственный уровень предприятий российского ОПК позволяет нам гарантировать заказчикам сроки изготовления и поставки продукции, не уступающие, а часто и опережающие возможности конкурентов на мировом рынке”, - отметил Александр Михеев.

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