ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCE RUSSIAN JET FIGHTER Sukhoi Su-35

Sukhoi Su-35 FLANKER E

The first variant was designed during the 1980s as an upgrade of the Su-27, and was initially known as the Su-27M. This derivative incorporated canards and a multi-function radar that transformed the aircraft into a multi-role aircraft, and was structurally reinforced to support its heavier weight. The first prototype made its maiden flight in June 1988. As the aircraft was not mass produced due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, Sukhoi re-designated the aircraft as Su-35 to attract export orders. At the same time, the fifteen aircraft produced were used for tests and demonstrations; one example had thrust-vectoring engines installed, and the resultant Su-37 was used as a technology demonstrator. A sole Su-35UB two-seat trainer was also built in the late 1990s that strongly resembled the Su-30MK family.

 

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 21.9 m (72 ft 11 in)
• Wingspan: (with wingtip pods) 15.3 m (50 ft 2 in)
• Height: 5.9 m (19 ft 5 in)
• Wing area: 62 m² (667 ft²)
• Empty weight: 18,400 kg (40,570 lb)
• Loaded weight: 25,300 kg (56,660 lb) at 50% internal fuel
• Max. takeoff weight: 34,500 kg (76,060 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 11,500 kg (25,400 lb) internally
• Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1S afterburning turbofans
  • Dry thrust: 86.3 kN (19,400 lbf) each
  • Thrust with afterburner: 142 kN (31,900 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed:
  • At altitude: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h; 1,490 mph)
  • At sea level: Mach 1.13 (1,400 km/h; 870 mph)
• Range:
  • At altitude: 3,600 km (2,240 mi; 1,940 nmi)
  • At sea level: 1,580 km (980 mi; 850 nmi)
• Ferry range: 4,500 km (2,800 mi; 2,430 nmi) with 2 external fuel tanks
• Service ceiling: 18,000 m (59,100 ft)
• Rate of climb: >280 m/s (>55,000 ft/min)
• Wing loading:
  • With 50% fuel: 408 kg/m² (84.9 lb/ft²)
  • With full internal fuel: 500.8 kg/m² ()
• Thrust/weight: 1.13 at 50% fuel (0.92 with full internal fuel)
• Maximum g-load: +9 g