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The Kremlin may have lost another Su-35 aircraft on Thursday, and the Su-27 derivative may have been the victim of friendly fire according to early reports. Video of a Russian fighter aircraft engulfed in flames as it fell back to the earth quickly circulated on social media.
Despite the Su-35's impressive capabilities, including supermaneuverability and a vast arsenal, it falls short of the F-22's stealth, radar, and sensor advantages.
Avdiivka served a purpose. It afforded the Ukrainians the chance to kill a lot of Russians. And to shoot down more than a few Russian aircraft.
The Su-35 won't be the only Russian aircraft operated by Iran - but it would be a massive upgrade. The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force also has approximately two dozen Sukhoi Su-24s and 19 MiG-29s in service.
The Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker was designed to compete with the American F-15 Eagle and F-14 Tomcat, and it matched up very well 40 years ago.