The more advanced Russian Su-35 is heading to China, and they may become a changer of the Chinese Air Force.
The Russian government confirmed on Monday that the last 10 Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters ordered by China will be delivered as scheduled, along with missiles and Other logistical support. Experts believe that these aircraft will enhance the overall combat capabilities of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
Su-35 fighter jets are equipped with long-range air-to-air missiles and other advanced technologies, and have the ability to counter F22 aircraft. The long-range air-to-air missiles carried by the Su-35 can knock out US air tankers and early warning aircraft in the Pacific.
Su-35 enhances the strength of the Chinese Air Force, but also annoys the F22 and F35, which is difficult to deal with. The Su-35's phased array radar can detect stealth aircraft. It claims to be able to track up to thirty aerial targets with a cross-sectional area of ​​0.1 meters and a distance of 100 kilometers. The Su-35 infrared sighting system can detect stealth fighter threats from 90 kilometers away.
Su-35 singled out two Raptor F22s, and the two sides locked each other by radar
The report said that the overall performance displayed by the Su-35 is very close to that of the fifth-generation fighter. Except for stealth performance and active phased array radar, it meets most of the requirements of the fifth-generation fighter. This is also one of the reasons why the Chinese Air Force favors the Su-35.
In November 2015, China agreed to pay US$2.5 billion to purchase 24 aircraft, becoming the first country to purchase Su-35. This is also China’s first thrust vectoring fighter jet with super mobility.
The first four of these Su-35s were delivered in 2016, the other 10 were delivered last year, and the contract was completed after the arrival of the 10 this year.
Su-35 is powered by two AL-117S turbofan engines and is equipped with thrust vectoring nozzles, enabling it to perform post-stall maneuvers at low speeds. The internal oil content of Su-35 is as high as 11,500 kg, which is 22% more than Su-27!
Su-35 singled out two Raptor F22s, and the two sides locked each other by radar
Su-35 is also equipped with a multifunctional phased array radar capable of tracking up to 30 targets at the same time-it is said to be able to engage with up to 8 targets, as well as integrate with the Chinese Beidou satellite navigation system.
Why did China introduce Su-35?
Su-35 has Russia's top avionics equipment, including radars, turbofan vector engine units, and long-range missiles. These specific technologies will enable China to further develop the next-generation fighter jets made in China. Its pilots have three sets of air-to-air sighting sensors: radar, infrared search and tracking device (IRST), helmet sight (HMS).
Su-35 singled out two Raptor F22s, and the two sides locked each other by radar
New types of air-to-air weapons that can be used include long-range R-37M missiles, medium-range R-77-1 missiles and short-range R-74M missiles. Air-to-ground weapons that can also be used include new Kh-31PM and Kh- 58USh anti-radiation missiles, Kh-35U and Kh-59M2A anti-ship missiles, general-purpose Kh-38M air-to-surface missiles.
Most of the Su-35's electronic equipment and weapon capabilities have caught up with the level of advanced Western fighters. The most critical improvement of the Su-35 is that it is equipped with a powerful L175M electronic countermeasure system that can send out radar waves that mislead enemy missiles.
The Su-35 has already appeared as a mature fighter. Not only has it been mass-produced, but it has also participated in actual combat, especially when it has confronted the F22, and its performance has been tested.
At least for now, the Su-35 can provide the Chinese Air Force with top air superiority and obtain a crushing advantage.
Su-35 Battle Cruiser
In May of this year, the Su-35 far-sea patrol demonstrated strong long-range performance. Su-35 fighter jets and H-6K strategic bombers flew over the Bashi Strait with a full range of thousands of kilometers.
Russia is still very strong in exporting advanced military aircraft and missiles to China, and the best is to give priority to China. For example, for the export of the S-400 air defense missile system to China, Russia has publicly stated that Russia will deliver missiles and support equipment in accordance with the established timetable.
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