T-50 Stealth Fighter made its First International Public appearance at MAKS Air Show in Moscow

T-50 stealth fighter which is being jointly developed by Russia and India made its first international public appearance on 17 August 2011 at the MAKS air show in Moscow. During the air show Moscow also unveiled its newest space shuttle, armed drones and a new range of upgraded weapons.

The T-50 was making test flights since January 2010. However it is the fighter’s first appearance at an air show. Even after the demonstration flight, the fighter jets are classified and are not displayed on the ground. Two prototypes of the single seater jet, estimated to cost USD 6 billion, are expected to fly over Zhukovsky air field on the outskirts of Moscow.

The T-50 resembles Russia’s best-selling Su-30 fighter jet but will have all its weapons hidden inside its body and wings to avoid radar detection and will fly at supersonic cruising speeds. The aircraft also boasts of ultra-maneuverability and high-technology avionics.