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The Su-35S Flanker-E: Russia’s Apex Predator of the 4th Generation The Sukhoi Su-35S, designated “Flanker-E” by NATO, represents the zenith of conventional 4th-generation fighter...
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The Su-35S Flanker-E: Russia’s Apex Predator of the 4th Generation The Sukhoi Su-35S, designated “Flanker-E” by NATO, represents the zenith of conventional 4th-generation fighter...
If you are a battle planner or air force strategist for the Chinese military, you have probably grown to love the Russian-made Su-35S Flanker-M....
The first time the world saw the Sukhoi Su-35 “Super Flanker” was in the early 1990s. At the beginning of the post-Cold War era,...
Key Points: As Ukraine integrates F-16 fighters, questions arise about their effectiveness against Russia’s advanced Su-35 jets. -While proponents highlight the F-16’s agility, durability,...
When China agreed to purchase 24 Russian-built Su-35 fighters a decade ago, the first thought on most observers’ minds was that Beijing was buying...
Iran’s F-14s Are Still Flying (Somehow) But Will Be Replaced: The Iranian Air Force is still flying the 1970s version of the F-14, although...
The Russians have had a multitude of failed projects in the domain of fighter jets, the Flanker line is not one of those. The...
Summary and Key Points: China’s 2015 purchase of 24 Russian Su-35 fighter jets sparked concerns about reverse-engineering, mirroring China’s earlier replication of Russia’s Su-27....
Article Summary: The U.S. F-15EX Eagle II and Russia’s Su-35 are two of the most advanced fourth-generation-plus fighter jets, featuring enhanced avionics, radar capabilities,...
Key Points and Summary: The war in Ukraine highlights the transformative power of modern air defenses, restricting the use of combat aircraft by both...