Sukhoi Su-35

The Sukhoi Su-35 is a Russian twin-engine, single-seat, supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi as a heavily upgraded derivative of the Su-27.

The Sukhoi Su-35 is a Russian twin-engine, single-seat, supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi as a heavily upgraded derivative of the Su-27. It is commonly described as a 4.5-generation or "4++" generation air superiority fighter and is also configured for multirole use.

Development

The Su-35 is a deep modernization of the Su-27 family, created to improve combat effectiveness against air, land, and sea targets. It was designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and produced by Sukhoi, with later production associated with Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association in some sources.

Design and capabilities

The aircraft is a single-seat, twin-engine fighter with supermaneuverability and advanced avionics, radar, and weapons integration. Sources describe it as combining high speed, long range, thrust-vectoring agility, and reduced radar signature relative to earlier Flanker variants.

Operational use

The Su-35 has been reported in service with Russian forces, and some sources also describe export operators or prospective operators. Coverage varies by source and publication date, so precise current operator lists should be treated carefully.

Variants and naming

The name Su-35 has been used for more than one upgraded Su-27 derivative, which is why references may distinguish between Flanker-E and Flanker-E/M. The aircraft has also been referred to as Su-27M in earlier development contexts.