In the Air Force of the Russian Federation in 2011-2015, up to three regiments will be formed, equipped with Su-35 aircraft of the 4 ++ generation.
The Su-35 is a deeply modernized super-maneuverable multifunctional fighter. It is a further development of the famous Su-27. It uses 5th generation technologies, providing superiority over machines of a similar class. Distinctive features of the Su-35 are a new avionics complex based on a digital information and control system that integrates all equipment on board. The aircraft is also equipped with a new radar station (radar) with a phased antenna array with a long detection range, an increased number of simultaneously tracked and fired targets (tracking 30 and attacking 8 air targets, as well as tracking 4 and attacking 2 ground targets). The machine has new engines with increased thrust and rotary thrust vector.
The fighter has a wide range of long-range, medium-range and short-range weapons. It is capable of carrying anti-radar anti-radar, anti-ship, general-purpose, guided aerial bombs (KAB), as well as unguided AAS. The aircraft's radar signature is reduced by several times compared to the 4th generation vehicles due to the electroconductive coating of the cockpit canopy, the application of radio-absorbing coatings and a small number of protruding sensors. The service life of the Su-35 is 6 thousand flight hours, the service life is 30 years, the assigned resource of engines with a controlled nozzle is 4 thousand hours.
It should be noted that the period from 2011 to 2015, when it is planned to form regiments of Su-35 fighters, is considered a transitional one in the RF Air Force - until the arrival of the fifth generation aircraft, which is currently being tested.
