Rosoboronexport reported on the ability of the Su-35 to perform the functions of a "flying radar"
The fighter is capable of effectively combating ground (surface) targets and managing group actions of aircraft in the air, the department noted.
MOSCOW, July 4. /TASS/. The Russian multirole super-maneuverable fighter Su-35 of the "4++" generation is capable of coordinating the actions of other aircraft in the air, performing the functions of an airborne early warning and control aircraft ("flying radar"). This was reported to TASS by the press service of Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec state corporation).
The Su-35 effectively fights ground (surface) targets, including without entering the enemy's air defense zone. In addition, the Su-35 is capable of controlling group actions of aircraft in the air, performing the functions of an airborne early warning and control aircraft," the company said.