5th Generation Russian Jets Have Engine Problems

As we limited our production of F22's to what we have now, the Russians are continuing their quest to build their version of a Gen 5 fighter. Luckily, teething problems in their engines have slowed their advance somewhat. Good, we need any break we can take... lakotahope

ZHUKOVSKY, August 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Air Force chief acknowledged on Thursday faults in engines for a fifth-generation fighter jet currently being developed.

The Advanced Front-Line Aviation Complex (PAK FA) plane is set to replace the Air Force's fourth-generation fighters, namely, the Su-27 Flanker and the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

Speaking at the MAKS air show outside Moscow, Alexander Zelin said: "For the time being the aircraft will use Saturn engines. There are problems, I admit, but research is continuing."