The Russian Su-57 fighter will have two internal weapons bays capable of carrying two cruise missiles, according to Sukhoi Design Bureau. Su-57 will carry most of its air-to-air missiles in the external weapons bay.
An infographic has appeared on the web, showcasing the armament of the Russian fourth-generation Su-57 combat aircraft. The infographics fully confirm that the Russian fighter has two hidden missile compartments, will give the plane only medium-range air-to-air combat capability, but the Su-57 will carry other weapons, such as bombs and missiles, at external weapons pylons for air-to-air and air-to-ground capability, which will make it visible to the enemy radar like a fourth-generation aircraft.
As you can see from the presented image, at the bottom of the fighter, there are two compartments capable of accommodating up to 4 missiles, while at least two more missiles will be placed in hidden swellings in the front of the wing.
Experts note that, because four weapons will be hidden, the aircraft will have some capability to reduce its radar signature, and the enemy will be able to identify the plane as it must carry bombs and missiles under its external weapons pylons.
It should be noted that the first serial fighter of the new fourth-generation, the Su-57, is not expected to enter service soon, according to Sputnik news.
The current production variant of the Su-57 will be fitted with the same electronics, radar, and engines as the Su-35, according to the Sukhoi Design Bureau. Further research and development will be carried out by 2028 for the next variant of aircraft.
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