Sukhoi Su-35 classified as heavy class super maneuverable 4++ combat aircraft NATO code named Flanker E.Once west considered as a mysterious fighter its actually an upgradation of Su-27 with aerodynamic refinements,enhanced avionics,greater range and more powerfull saturn 117s 3D TVC engines.The new aircraft has been thoroughly over hauled with a particular emphasis on airframe,avionics,propulsion and weapons system while maintaining a strong superficial resemblance to base model Su-27.extensive use of titanium alloys on the airframe bring it more strength and provide 6000 service hours/ 30 years of lifespan.
Su-35 features an advanced glass cockpit with two full-color multi function LC displays of MFI type.
Su-35's avioincs include powerful X-band multi-mode hybrid passive electroincally scanned array radar - Irbis E-it can track upto 30 aerial targets and engage 8 at a time.( range of over 400kms against 3m2 target size &90km against 0.01m2).Su-35's Irbis E radar can also perform aerial scanning while taking out ground targets simultaniously.Irbis E is also complemented by OLS-35 IRST to provide laser range finding,TV & Infra red detection over 90km range.(Note the fact that even stealth fighters are 'not invisible' to IRST)
The Su-35's weapons are arranged in 14 hard points include longe range-short range A2A missiles,precision guided- unguided A2G missiles, bombs,fuel-air bombs & rockets.Maximum 8 tons can be carried on these 14 hard points with a wing loading of 408 kg/m2.
Max.takeoff weight :34,500kg
Max.speed :Mach 2.25
Ferry range :4,500 km (with 2 external fuel tanks)
Service ceiling :18,000m
Rate of climb : >281 m/s
Avionics
Irbis E PESA
KNIRTI SAP14/518 jamming pods
OLS-35 IRST
Russian Airforce is its sole operator with 34 active aircrafts as of Feb.2014
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