Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker E

Origin
Russia
Type
Multirole fighter
Max Speed
1,490 mph/2,390 km/h
Max Range
1,940 miles/3,600 km
Dimensions
Span 50.2 ft/15.3 m Length 72.9 ft/21.9 m Height 19.4 ft/5.90 m
Weight
Max takeoff 76,060 lb/34,500 kg
Powerplant
2 × Saturn 117S with TVC nozzle turbofan, 31,900 lbf/14,500 kgf each
Armament
1 × 30 mm GSh-30 internal cannon with 150 rounds, 12 × wing and fuselage stations for up to 8,000 kg (17,630 lb) of ordnance, including for a variety of ordnance including air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, rockets, and bombs
Operators:
China (Signing contract for 48 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E), Egypt, Iran, Russia, Venezuela (24 ordered)
Aircraft Overview:

Although fifth generation fighters offer benefits such as advanced technology and stealth characteristics, they have their drawbacks. Huge costs and constant maintenance are required to keep 5th generation fighters operating to their potential. Because of these resasons, 4.5th generation fighters such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen have become increasingly popular. Offering performance on par with 5th generation fighters, minus certain extravagant technologies such as stealth, the 4.5th generation fighter serves as an effective interim aircraft until an air force can afford the money or resources to purchase more luxurious types. Sukhoi's Su-35 Super Flanker (NATO designation "Flanker E") took the world market by storm when it proved able to challenge and defeat any aircraft in the East (and West) except for absolute top-of-the-line fighters such as the EF2000 and F-22. The direct derivative of the Super Flanker, aptly designated the Sukhoi Su-37 Terminator, was only intended as a technology demonstrator but is one of the most manoeuvrable aircraft ever built.

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