The long and troubled history of Russia's prized Su-57 fighter jet appeared to take another turn for the worse in recent days when what should have been an opportunity for the Kremlin to flex some military muscle turned into global ridicule and embarrassment.

However, Chinese visitors at the exhibition praised China's aircraft, the Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35A. Bogdan highlighted the Su-57's advantages in stability, manoeuvrability, and global prospects.

Rosoboronexport, the agency that oversees the exports of Russian defense material, has announced the signing of the first export contract for the Su-57E, the international version of Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57 Felon.

The participation of the Su-57 is a significant moment in the show’s history, but also a reflection of how geopolitical dynamics are at the moment

Su-57 is from the Sukhoi group of fighter jets. Sukhoi fighters are a potent force for both Indian and Chinese air forces as both use Su-30 MKI variants

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter made a show at China’s International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, where Russian test pilot Sergey Bogdan praised its capabilities, calling it superior to any aircraft,

Here are all the details you need to know about the two fighter jets that are trying to put a competition against mighty the US at the world stage.