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Su-35BM
Role Multirole Fighter
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight February 19 2008[1]
Status Prototype
Number built 3
Developed from Sukhoi Su-35

The Sukhoi Su-35BM alias Su-27BM or Su-27SM2[citation needed] is a heavy class, long-range, multi-role, air superiority and strike fighter. It is an improved variant of the Sukhoi Su-27 and is considered to be 4++ generation.[1] The Su-35M was unveiled at the MAKS-2007 airshow.

Development

Differences from the Su-35

One of the most noticeable differences from the Su-35 is that the canards have been removed, although there is an option for them to be added, such as on the Su-30 series. This new airframe design reduces the aircraft's radar cross section.[citation needed] The aircraft's engines have also been improved to the 117S and the air intakes are enlarged. A probe and drogue in-flight refueling system has been added as well.

Aside from its obvious physical differences, not only have the Su-35BM's avionics have also received significant improvements, but they are also entirely of Russian origin. The Su-35BM is equipped with an improved passive electronically scanned array N035 Irbis radar system, as well as additional rear mounted radar in its shortened tail sting, later production will use IRBIS-E Radar an Improved N035 with more powerful peak power and better ECCM characteristic. An L175M Khibiny-M self-defense electronic countermeasures and electronic warfare system has also been installed, future production will include new Irbis-E Radar with more powerful search ability.

The cockpit has been redesigned with two LCD screens and compatibility with helmet-mounted displays. The Su-35BM's software has added compatibility with new weapons systems. Other new avionics include a long-range information targeting and jam-resistant datalink capability and an electronic reconnaissance system. Newer, lighter systems have been added (including a brand new FNO (Fly by Optics) flight-control system and OLS). The avionics are integrated with GLONASS radio-based satellite navigation system.

On April 24 2009 one Su-35BM prototype fighter crashed during a high speed ground test. The test pilot escaped unharmed by ejecting himself. [2] Acourding to Sukhoi the fighters brakes failed during landing making the speeding plane go of the runway and catch fire.[3]

Specifications (Su-35BM)

Note: Information taken from official KNAAPO brochures, but because the Su-35BM is only in the preproduction stage, specifications are subject to change.

Data from KNAAPO Su-35 page,[4] Su-35 booklet,[5] MAKS 2007 Su-35 display,[6] Aviapedia,[7]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1

Performance

Armament

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

  1. ^ a b Su-35 page, Sukhoi.
  2. ^ http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/04/27/325708/sukhoi-confirms-su-35-prototype-crash.html
  3. ^ http://www.russiatoday.com/Top_News/2009-04-27/Prototype_fighter_jet_Su-35_destroyed_during_test.html
  4. ^ a b Sukhoi Su-35, KNAAPO.
  5. ^ The Su-35 Fighter booklet, KNAAPO.
  6. ^ a b Sukhoi Su-35 on MAKS 2007 data board
  7. ^ Su-35BM/T-10BM : The last Flanker, Aviapedia.com, April 27, 2007.
  8. ^ "NPO Saturn finishes endurance tests for S-117 Engine meant for Su-35", Frontier India, February 11 2008.
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