United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has released rare video footage displaying Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter with its internal weapons bay open, revealing two KH-58UShK anti-radiation missiles mounted inside. The recording, published on November 9, comes just days before Dubai Airshow 2025 — a calculated move aimed at sustaining global interest in the aircraft’s evolving strike and export potential.
The featured airframe, identified as T-50-9 “509,” is seen executing low passes and test maneuvers with its forward bay doors open, confirming the Su-57’s ability to carry large, radar-hunting missiles internally. This configuration supports the jet’s Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission, allowing it to neutralize adversary radar sites while maintaining its stealth signature. The footage also depicts short-range air-to-air missiles on the outer stations, highlighting a hybrid loadout rarely showcased by stealth aircraft.
According to technical assessments, the KH-58UShK missiles are launched from Vympel’s UVKU-50 ejection systems — mechanisms specifically built to expel heavy munitions cleanly from the Su-57’s enclosed bays. This flight footage serves as the first verified evidence of the internal KH-58 integration, a breakthrough following years of speculation and limited imagery of only the jet’s smaller side bays.
The timing of the release aligns with Russia’s continued push to market the Su-57 internationally, amid reports of stepped-up production and potential overseas interest. By revealing the jet’s true SEAD capabilities, UAC not only highlights technological maturity but also positions the Su-57 as a credible rival in the fifth-generation fighter segment.
