The Russian Air Force has announced the delivery of newly produced Su-35S multi-role fighter aircraft…
The Russian Air Force is estimated to have received at least two Su-35S multi-role fighter aircraft.
The Su-35S is a Russian-developed 4++ generation, multi-role fighter aircraft with high maneuverability.
The platform is designed to establish air superiority, intercept aerial targets, and conduct long-range strikes against ground and maritime targets.
The Su-35S uses R-77, R-73 and Kh-31 missiles, guided bombs, and a 30 mm GSh-30-1 automatic cannon against air and ground targets.
The Su-35S is equipped with the “Irbis-E” radar system featuring a passive phased-array antenna, providing long-range target detection capabilities.
The Su-35S has a maximum speed of Mach 2.25, a service ceiling of 18,000 meters, and an approximate flight range of 3,600 kilometers.
Its AL-41F-1S afterburning turbofan engines, digital engine control system, and thrust-vectoring capability provide the aircraft with high maneuverability…