Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/Su-57 Felon "Sokol"

"Sokol cleared for combat!"

-Su-57 Felon "Sokol"

The Su-57 Felon "Sokol" is the true successor to the Su-47 Berkut, of which replacing it by the Gorizont Division. With its powerful payload, high maneuverability and stealth capabilities, it is well suited to hunting down anything in sight.

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Overview
Ever since the coordinated destruction of the major east Aquilan air bases at the onset of the Voshkod invasion, Voshkod's Frontal Aviation had free reign over Eastern Aquila. That was until the Aquilans fight back. Since then, the skies above the continent became contested between Berkuts and Raptors, Flankers and Eagles and Fulcrums and Falcons. As the fighting continued, the casualty rates for aircraft of the Voshkod Air Forces soared out of control. The toll was especially heavy on the venerable Su-25 "Grach" ground attack plane, which stood no chance against the advanced Aquilan fighter jets without escorts.

In 2005 V.C., the remaining planes were ordered back to the motherland. In their stead, the Voshkod military ramped up the production of the Su-57 fighter-bomber. Originally reserved for only the most elite of fighter squadrons due to its high production costs, the 'Sokol' was now deployed in considerable numbers in order to provide close air support for missions while can deal against aircraft at the same time. It is armed with four powerful anti-tank missiles for anti-tank combat, four anti-air missiles for air combat and its advanced stealth characteristics allow for covert intrusions into contested airspace, making the Sokol the ideal plane for both threats.

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