The Su-35 is a very capable platform that features important upgrades.
Given that it is a modernized version of a Cold War era Soviet fighter, it could be easy to dismiss the Sukhoi Su-35. Described as a heavily upgraded “generation four plus plus” (4++) derivative of the Su-27 aircraft, the Su-35 might not seem all that threatening even if the Su-27 has developed its own reputation as an agile and versatile war bird.
However, that is still a serious underestimation of the capabilities of what is among the most advanced of the Flanker family. In fact, since entering service in 2014, the Sukhoi Su-35 remains the top Russian air-superiority fighter. It can intercept and destroy all classes of aerial targets in ranged and close air engagements, and moreover can operate in an air superiority role.
It may not have stealth, but it remains among the best fighter jets on the planet.
Here s What You Need to Know: The Su-35S fighter jet is a heavily upgraded “generation four plus plus” (4++) derivative of the Su-27 aircraft.
Since it entered service in 2014, the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E has been the top Russian air-superiority fighter. The Su-35S Flanker-E+ is also the most advanced type of the Flanker family. It began development in 2033 and the first prototypes rolled out in 2007, while production began in 2009.
This month, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it has received the final three of the Flanker-E+ fighter jets, which were part of a five-year contract for fifty of the advanced aircraft, TASS reported.