Su-35S Flanker-E
Type: 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.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Type | 4++ Generation Air Superiority Fighter |
| Radar | Irbis-E passive phased array (PESA) |
| Length | 21.9 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-41F1S (142.2 kN AB each) |
| Armament | 1x 30mm GSh-30-1; 12 hardpoints; R-77-1, R-74, Kh-59, Kh-31 |
| Wingspan | 15.3 m |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.25 (2,390 km/h) |
| Combat Radius | 1,600 km |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 m |
Operators
- Cambodia
- China
- Egypt
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Russia
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