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Russia Tests New Stealth Fighter

Twin-engine jet is 5 years from regular military service

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Posted Jan 29, 2010 11:00 AM CST | Promoted on Newser Jan 29, 2010 2:52 PM CST

(User Submitted) – Russia successfully tested its first stealth fighter jet today, offering a boost to the country's aviation sector as well as its military. The Sukhoi T-50 is intended to match the stealth capabilities of the US F-22 Raptor, which it resembles. The dual-engine aircraft took off... Read full story »

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