SamuraiBlue
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How many was said to be purchased?
20 units?
That is awfully lot for OPFOR and studies and I don't think the Russians will provide that many for studying purposes.
Chinese purchase of Su-35
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20 units?
That is awfully lot for OPFOR and studies and I don't think the Russians will provide that many for studying purposes.
Don' t make sense so few ordered some for tests and about 20 for a Rgt.
The "order" was for 24 birds for 2 billion dollars?
SIPRI reliable confirm
But i am a military watcher, hobby since décades but not Daddy
and i am not here for look indefinitely about money as one... ! coz i don' t think it is the matter here Necessary sometimes talking about it sure but reasonably...
Also it but Nothing sure as usualy
(6) S-400/SA-21 SAM system 2015
LOL when i look China orders in SIPRI a tiny list very few datas, infos with this country !
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Having an operational TVC fighter gives the PLA a few enhanced options. First, TVC can be used to allow the J-20 to practice against a TVC-capable fighter, a non-stealth simulation of the F-22. Second, TVC technology, if tacked onto the J-20, allows the PLA to create finless successors to the J-20 which would have further enhanced stealth; essentially being a 5.5th gen fighter in terms of stealth capability. See the X-36. And of course, the J-31 would definitely need TVC for enhanced maneuverability; essentially making it a baby Raptor.
The Su-35Ks, also, have capabilities the J-11D does not. Definitely, the J-11D has better avionics, having an AESA .5-1 generations behind the latest US kit (F-35), but the Su-35K is supermaneuverable and has larger internal fuel tanks, enabling the Su-35K to achieve a longer range.
I think ultimately the PLA would much rather have done 12 planes for pure opfor and research capabilities, but 24 planes satisfies the Russians, as well as extends the PLA's range towards the South China Sea.
The Su-35Ks, also, have capabilities the J-11D does not. Definitely, the J-11D has better avionics, having an AESA .5-1 generations behind the latest US kit (F-35), but the Su-35K is supermaneuverable and has larger internal fuel tanks, enabling the Su-35K to achieve a longer range.
I think ultimately the PLA would much rather have done 12 planes for pure opfor and research capabilities, but 24 planes satisfies the Russians, as well as extends the PLA's range towards the South China Sea.
they got su-35 because they need the aircraft now. If the aircraft suits their requirements, they could order more. This is not the late 90s where China needed to get new aircraft from Russia so they can learn how to build new aircraft. They are building more advanced aircraft. These are interim solutions.
SinoSoldier
Colonel
It was originally alleged that the Chinese wanted only 2 aircraft, but the Russians set a minimum quota.
SinoSoldier
Colonel
What makes you think the Su-35 has larger internal fuel tanks than the J-11D?
SinoSoldier
Colonel
That assumes that the J-11D hasn't progressed beyond the J-11B in terms of structural enhancements. That isn't necessarily true.