The Sukhoi Su-35 (Russian: Сухой Су -35; NATO reporting name: Flanker-E/M, occasionally nicknamed "Super Flanker"[6]) is the designation for two improved derivatives of the Su-27 air-defence fighter.

Mar 20, 2025 · China acquired 24 Su-35s from Russia, sparking speculation that Beijing aimed to reverse-engineer advanced Russian technologies, as it previously did with the Su-27-derived J-11.

Jul 12, 2024 · Summary and Key Points: In 2015, China made a significant strategic move by purchasing 24 Russian Su-35 fighters for over $2 billion, a deal completed in 2019. The Su-35, often described as a...

Sep 22, 2021 · In 2019, China started modifying Su-35 with version of missiles and fire control and electronic systems. The modification included: to equip domestic long-range air-to-air missiles and new information helmets, to install more complex fire control and electronic systems.

Jan 9, 2017 · MELBOURNE, Australia — China has taken delivery of the Sukhoi Su-35 "Flanker-E" fighter jet from Russia, according to Chinese state media. The Chinese military confirmed that it took delivery...

The Su-35 is lighter and cheaper to operate than the J-20 and provides the PLA with greater diversity in its fleet - including the types of electronic warfare systems, air to air missiles and cruise missiles it deploys which makes the fleet far more versatile difficult to counter.

Chinese Su-35 Fighters Escort H-6 Bomber The Su-35 was considered the premier Russian fighter designed to go head to head with the U.S. Air Force’s elite F-22 Raptors, and boasted considerable enhancements over the original Flanker.

In response to growing tensions and an expanding U.S. military presence in the South China Sea, the PLA Air Force has deployed Su-35 fighters to the region in significant numbers.

China confirmed a deal to buy Su-35 fighter jets from Russia on November 26, 2015. The deal made China the first foreign buyer of the Su-35, one of Russia's most advanced military aircraft,...

Russia has offered to sell another batch of Su-35 fighter aircraft to China. China is the first foreign buyer of the Russian-made Su-35 fighter jet. Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything...