The SU-35 (4++ generation) over Syria was deployed by the Russian Air Force in early 2016, as part of a larger effort to strengthen air defense capabilities in the region to respond to in response to Turkey shooting down a Russian Su-24. Photo: Military Watch Magazine.

The SU-35 is an older fighter, but it is still the mainstay of the Russian air force after more than three decades, and is also being used in China and other countries in Asia. It was created to counter the US F-22 Raptor and like the F-22, the SU-35 features tҺrust vectoring for improved maneuverability. It is capable of carrying a particularly large number of air-to-air missiles and is mainly used to аttаck enemy aircraft.

For modern combat operations, the SU-35 is equipped with an advanced electronic warfare system, especially it has an extremely powerful Irbis-E radar system, which can detect enemy aircraft at a distance of more than 400 km. . It is known that it can also track stealth aircraft at a range of about 80 km.

With a top speed of Mach 2.25 (2,756 km/h), the SU-35 is an extremely fast fighter and it is capable of operating at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet (18.3 km). With a starting price of about $85 million, this is not a cheap plane.