Su-35S Flanker-E
Type: 4++ Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Sukhoi (UAC)
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
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.
Operators
- Russia
- China
- Egypt
- Indonesia
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