MOSCOW, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Russia has begun flight tests of a new aircraft engine, known as "Product 177," installed on its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, Russia's state-owned aviation giant Rostec announced on its Telegram channel Monday.
The first test flight was carried out as planned and in full compliance with the assigned flight mission, it said.
The "Product 177" engine delivers a maximum afterburner thrust of 16,000 kilogram-force, while featuring reduced fuel consumption across all operating modes and an extended service life.
The Su-57 is a multirole fighter designed to carry out a wide range of combat missions. ■