Is Indonesia buying Su-35?

In August 2017, after years of discussion, Jakarta announced that it would buy 11 Su-35s for $1.14 billion, with Moscow obligated to accept 50% of the contract value in local commodities. The deal was also subject to a 35% offset requirement.

Is the Su-35 any good?

‘The Su-35 is definitely the most capable Fighter in Russian Air Force and there is no doubt that it presents a serious threat to any 4th gen aircraft out there. But to say that it’s on the same level as today’s F-15E, F/A-18E/F, Typhoon or Rafale, much less ‘superior’ is defying reality.

What is the speed of SU-35?

2,778 km/h
Sukhoi Su-35/Top speed

Is Su-35 stealth?

The Thirty-Five offers a feature set and performance making it very nearly a Fifth-Generation fighter jet. The Su-35S falls short on only two requirements: lack of stealth technology and APAR (active phased array radar).

Does Su-34 have toilet?

Compared to other members of the Su-27 family, the Su-34 has an entirely new nose and forward fuselage with an armored cockpit providing side-by-side seating for a crew of two, and the flattened nosecone earned it the nickname “Duckling” or the “Duckbill”. A spartan galley and toilet are located behind the crew seats.

Is the Su-35 still in use in Indonesia?

The agreement was eventually signed by former Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu in February 2018, but cancelled on March 2020. Indonesia then wanted the Su-35 to replace Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU, Indonesian Air Force) aging F-5E Tiger II fleet.

What kind of fighter is the Su-35?

The Su-35 competed with several western fighters including Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, F-16V Viper, and Saab JAS 39 Gripen. Dario Leone is an aviation, defense and military writer. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviation Geek Club” one of the world’s most read military aviation blogs.

When did the Sukhoi Su-35 make its first flight?

Sukhoi Su-35. The type made its first flight in February 2008; although the aircraft was designed for export, the Russian Air Force in 2009 became the launch customer of the aircraft, with the production version called Su-35S. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force have also ordered the aircraft.

What kind of Air Force fighter does Indonesia have?

Indonesia then elected the Su-35 to replace Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU, Indonesian Air Force) aging F-5E Tiger II fleet. The Su-35 competed with several western fighters including Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, F-16V Viper, and Saab JAS 39 Gripen. Dario Leone is an aviation, defense and military writer.

Is Indonesia buying Su-35? In August 2017, after years of discussion, Jakarta announced that it would buy 11 Su-35s for $1.14 billion, with Moscow obligated to accept 50% of the contract value in local commodities. The deal was also subject to a 35% offset requirement. Is the Su-35 any good? ‘The Su-35 is definitely the…