Russian first T-50 stealth fighters perform during MAKS-2011, the International Aviation and Space Show, in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow.

Russian officials said the final version of the jet will not be ready until the end of 2016.

India is reported to be interested in up to 200 T-50 fighters for its air force while Russia is planning to order at least 150.

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