Fifth-generation fighter T-50 (PAK FA), completed the second test flight, Interfax reported with reference to the representatives of the military-industrial complex of Russia.Flight testing of fighter aircraft were held on Friday, February 12, at the airfield of Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO). The air fighter spent 57 minutes.
At the airport KnAAPO planned to perform a few more flights PAK FA (T-50), then the fighter moves to Zhukovsky near Moscow, where will the bulk of its flight tests. After the test will be held in the flight test center of the Defense Ministry in Akhtubinsk.
First flight PAK FA has committed 29 January 2010 and from the airport KnAAPO. Fighter spent in the air 47 minutes.
Specifications fifth-generation fighter T-50 still kept secret. Reported only that he can take off and landing on runways length of 300-400 meters, will be able to perform combat missions in any weather and time of day, and will differ maneuverability.
It is planned that the Defense Ministry will PAK FA, already in 2015, but did not specify on how many fighters in question.
Source: http://www.lenta.ru/news/2010/02/12/pakfa/
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