Russian Mystery Plane

Published July 20, 2009

A reader sent me the following picture reportedly of Sukhoi's first attempt at a stealth aircraft and the Russians' latest challenger to the F-22.

Looks like the PAK-FA is just 'paper airplane' to me, but I'd love some reader input on this.

(Gouge: CF)

-- Christian

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