The Su-35S is the most advanced production 4++ generation air superiority fighter in Russian service, with approximately 100+ in VKS inventory. It features the Irbis-E passive phased-array radar (400 km detection range vs 3m² RCS), AL-41F1S thrust-vectoring turbofans enabling extreme manoeuvre envelopes, and comprehensive electronic warfare integration. Primary air-to-air weapons are the R-77-1 AMRAAM-equivalent BVR missile and R-37M hypersonic long-range AAM (300 km range). Has seen active deployment in Ukraine though losses to Ukrainian SAM systems have been recorded. China and Egypt are export operators.
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- Irbis-E PESA radar provides 400+ km detection range against non-stealthy targets
- Thrust-vectoring AL-41F1S engines deliver exceptional post-stall manoeuvrability
- R-77-1 and R-37M ultra-long-range BVR missiles (up to 300 km for R-37M)
- Advanced KNIRTI L175V Khibiny-M ECM suite for self-protection
- Active combat record in Ukraine with real-world performance data
- Large radar cross-section — zero stealth capability
- High acquisition and operating cost for a non-5th-gen platform
- Losses recorded in Ukraine to SAM systems and air-to-air engagements
- PESA radar — lacks simultaneous transmit/receive of modern AESA designs
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