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Su-35 Flanker-E Fighter Jet

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Brand: Sukhoi
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 4++
Maximum Speed Mach 2.25
No. of Engines 2
Radar Range Up to 400 km

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General Information

Name	Su-35 Flanker-E
Manufacturer	Sukhoi (United Aircraft Corporation)
Country of Origin	Russia
Type / Role	Multirole Air Superiority Fighter
Generation	4++
Status	Active Service
First Flight	February 19, 2008
Introduction / In Service Since	2014
Number Built	120+
Operators	Russia, China, Egypt, Indonesia (pending)

Dimensions & Structure

Length	21.9 m
Wingspan	15.3 m
Height	5.9 m
Wing Area	62 m²
Empty Weight	18,400 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	34,500 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	None
External Hardpoints	12

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h)
Range	3,600 km (ferry)
Combat Radius	1,500 km
Service Ceiling	18,000 m
Rate of Climb	280 m/s
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	1.15
G Limits	+9

Powerplant

Engine Type	Saturn AL-41F1S (117S)
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	142 kN with afterburner
Thrust Vectoring	Yes (3D TVC)
Fuel Capacity	~11,500 kg internal

Armament

Gun	1× 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	R-77, R-27, R-73
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	Kh-31, Kh-29, Kh-59
Bombs	FAB series, KAB precision-guided bombs
Hardpoints	12
Payload Capacity	8,000 kg

Avionics & Systems

Radar	Irbis-E PESA radar
Radar Range	400 km (air targets)
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	Khibiny-M
Targeting System	OLS-35 IRST
Helmet Display	Yes
Navigation	GLONASS/INS
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Digital flight control
Communication	Secure data link, VHF/UHF radio

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	~1–3 m²
Stealth Features	Radar-absorbent coatings, composite materials
Infrared Signature Reduction	Moderate (engine shielding)
Sensor Fusion	Limited
Networking Capabilities	Tactical data link

Variants

Special Export Versions

Su-35SK (China), Su-35E (Egypt)

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Syria, Ukraine (limited combat use)
Notable Operators	Russia, China, Egypt
Combat Proven?	Yes
Mission Types	Air superiority, interception, strike, escort

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	~$85 million (export)
Development Cost	Estimated $1.5 billion
Program Name	Su-35 Development Program
Funding Countries	Russia

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Radar and cockpit modernization
Future Replacement	Su-57 Felon
Export Restrictions	Russian arms control regulations
Notable Achievements	High agility and radar performance
Competitors	F-15EX, Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.6

Technology 7 / 10
Performance 7 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Exceptional supermaneuverability with thrust vectoring
Long combat range and high endurance
Powerful Irbis-E radar with long detection range
Capable of multirole missions (air and ground)
Proven combat record in Syria

CONS

Lacks full stealth capability
PESA radar less advanced than AESA systems
High operational and maintenance costs
Limited data-link and sensor fusion compared to Western jets
Export limited by political and sanction concerns

Su-35 Flanker-E Fighter Jet: Russia’s 4.5-Generation Air Superiority Fighter

The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is a highly agile 4.5-generation multirole fighter aircraft designed by Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau and produced by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). A deep modernization of the Su-27 “Flanker,” the Su-35 integrates next-generation avionics, engines, and radar systems while maintaining the proven aerodynamic design of its predecessor.

Developed primarily for air superiority and multirole strike missions, the Su-35 is engineered to compete against Western fighters such as the F-15EX and Eurofighter Typhoon. The aircraft first flew in 2008 and entered service with the Russian Aerospace Forces in 2014.

Powered by two AL-41F1S turbofan engines with thrust vectoring nozzles, the Su-35 achieves a maximum speed of Mach 2.25 and a range of over 3,600 km. It features exceptional maneuverability, allowing it to perform advanced aerobatic maneuvers like the Pugachev Cobra and the Kulbit—making it one of the most agile fighters in service today.

The Su-35 carries a potent mix of R-77 and R-73 air-to-air missiles, Kh-31 anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles, and guided bombs. Its Irbis-E PESA radar can detect aerial targets up to 400 km away, and its advanced electronic warfare suite provides improved survivability in hostile environments.

Although not a true stealth fighter, the Su-35 incorporates reduced radar cross-section materials and sophisticated sensors for limited low observability and high situational awareness. It has seen combat operations in Syria, providing valuable operational experience for Russia’s modernized air fleet.

Variants

Field	Example
Su-35S	Standard Russian Air Force model
Su-35SK	Export version for China
Su-35SE	Export configuration
Special Export Versions	Su-35SK (China), Su-35E (Egypt)

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