Core Viewpoint - Russia and India are collaborating to produce the Su-57E fighter jet in India, but significant modernization of India's industrial capabilities is required to meet production demands [1][3]. Group 1: Industrial Assessment - Russian experts evaluated three major factories of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and concluded that India's industrial base can currently meet only about 50% of the production requirements for the Su-57E [1][4]. - The Nasik factory, which primarily produces the Su-30MKI, is seen as the core base for future Su-57E production and received a positive assessment from Russian engineers, indicating only minor improvements are needed [3][6]. - The other two factories, located in Odisha and Kerala, are expected to require extensive modernization to meet production standards, particularly in areas such as electronic systems and advanced materials [4][8]. Group 2: Production Challenges - Despite the Nasik factory's favorable evaluation, significant gaps remain in the production of electronic devices, sensors, and stealth materials, which are critical bottlenecks in the manufacturing process [6][8]. - India's current capabilities for producing the Su-30MKI do not directly translate to the production of the more advanced Su-57E, necessitating the establishment of new production facilities for nearly every component [8][9]. - The domestic production rate for the latest indigenous Su-30MKI is only 62.6%, highlighting the challenges India faces in achieving a similar or better localization rate for the Su-57E [9]. Group 3: Economic Implications - If India fails to achieve component localization, it will remain dependent on Russian imports, which could lead to higher costs than directly purchasing the Su-57E [11]. - This dependency could provide Russia with substantial economic benefits, as India may end up spending more on imported components and technology transfer than on the aircraft itself [11].
俄罗斯评估印度生产苏-57E的能力:认为印度工业仅能满足50%
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-16 08:41