The t-50 is a high-performance multi-role fighter aircraft developed and manufactured under the pak-fa programme, led by the sukhoi aviation group, part of the Russian federation's united aviation manufacturing corporation. As a fifth-generation fighter, the prototype made its first test flight on January 29, 2010, and its second and third flights on February 6 and 12, 2010. As of August 31, 2010, there were 17 test flights, and by mid-november, a total of 40 flights had been conducted. Flight tests of the second prototype began in late 2010, but were delayed until March 2011. After 2012, the Russian defense ministry purchased the first 10 evaluation test machines and will equip 60 standard models after 2016. The first aircraft will be equipped with existing technology engines. The t-50 is expected to have a service life of 30 to 35 years. AG1 activates Air-to-Air missiles. AG7 activates parachute.