On Saturday morning, the Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down Russia's modern Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet near the Kursk region. The military said on its Telegram channel that it destroyed a Russian Su-35 aircraft during a successful air mission on the morning of June 7.
Although this claim has not yet been officially confirmed, Russia's silence indicates that the incident has taken place. The loss of the Su-35 aircraft is considered a serious blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, especially when he had high hopes for the export of this aircraft.
State-of-the-art multi-functional fighter aircraft
The Sukhoi Su-35 is a state-of-the-art 4.5-generation multi-functional fighter aircraft of Russia. This aircraft is primarily designed to gain air superiority and carry out precision strikes. It was developed after the Su-27, equipped with modern avionics systems and powerful AL-41F1S engines, which enable it to fly at a maximum speed of Mach 2.25 (about 2778 km/hour).
The aircraft is equipped with thrust-vectoring technology, which increases its flight efficiency and agility. Its Irbis-E radar can detect enemy targets at a distance of about 400 kilometers. The Su-35's weapons include air-to-air missiles, guided bombs and ship-targeting missiles.
Aircraft performs brilliantly in dogfights and complex missions
The Su-35 is an excellent fighter aircraft known for its excellent supermaneuverability and electronic warfare capabilities. The aircraft performs brilliantly in dogfights and complex missions. The deployment of the Su-35 in Syria and Ukraine has made it one of the most important forces of the Russian Air Force.
A tough competitor to Western fighter aircraft
The Su-35 is considered to be a tough competitor to Western fighter aircraft such as the American F-15 and Eurofighter Typhoon. Because of this, Russia is supplying Su-35 fighter aircraft to countries that are opposed to the US.
Offer has also been given to India
Sukhoi Company, which manufactures Su-35 fighter aircraft, has offered this aircraft to India. They have agreed to manufacture this aircraft in India along with technical transfer. However, there has been no official response from India regarding the purchase of this aircraft. The maximum speed of SU-35 is around 2,500 kilometers per hour. Also, this aircraft can increase its maximum flight distance from 3,600 kilometers to 4,500 kilometers with the help of two additional external fuel tanks.