Russian Flanker and SU-3X Thread: Videos, Pictures, News, Views

[Air Force Brat]

Su-30SM is in fact a Russsian Su-30MKI with canard, vectored thrust only difference Russian electronic replace Israeli, French also a little in MKI but have same radar a Bars N011M a little better as Phazotron N001VEP on Su-27SM3 and Su-30M2 165 km/target3 m2 vs 150, track up to 15 targets/eng 4 vs 10/4 for other but remains claearly inferior to outstanding Irbis used by the Su-35S which is much more expensive and i think for it Russian AF have buy this new Flanker.

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Used also by Navy replace in Crimea Su-24.

Look this pretty chick

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Yes, that is an extremely lovely aeroplane! exudes all that Flanker goodness, and sporting OVT and Canards that is just sweet. While the Eng has convinced me the J-20 does not need, and may not even want OVT, the Flanker definitely benefits from both, particularly when hauling a load in the low speed spectrum.
Very sweet, and thanks for the update, a very nice addiction to our Flanker coverage.

 

[FORBIN]

Flanker goodness

Ukrainian Su-27UB


Russians Su-27SM and Su-30M2 replace Su-27UB in combat Rgts.

 

[Franklin]

I never understood the SU-34. What is the point having the pilot and the co pilot sit next to each other rather than behind each other.

 

[kwaigonegin]

I never understood the SU-34. What is the point having the pilot and the co pilot sit next to each other rather than behind each other.

The same reason why the F111, SU 24, A6 etc have side by side. It makes for easier pilot interaction for long range strike roles.
Tandem seating is only prefeble to reduce drag. In aircraft such as these, better pilot interaction and communication takes precedence over drag reduction.
Also in a tandem seating there is no 'toilet' whereas in side by side like the SU 34 it has a tiny galley and 'toilet' for ultra long range missions.

 

[b787]

On guard heaven Khabarovsk Territory have taken up

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aviation regiment of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Eastern Military District. December 25 planes step up combat duty on air defense.

The Su-35S changed to alert Su-27SM, said

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Duty shifts will carry several pairs of fighters. On take-off the alarm aircraft from the airfield Dzemgi given 16 minutes.With the re-start of the Far East of the Russian aircraft with new combat vehicles.

The new fighter aircraft technology deployed in the Khabarovsk Territory Regiment was adopted back in 2014.

 

[FORBIN]

Confirm Su-35S is operationnal now, " IOC " after problems since a year some returned to the plant and yes not only Western fighters have problems ...

 

[Hyperwarp]

Su-35 and great background:

 

[Hyperwarp]

is that a Side looking Radar pod?

 

[Hyperwarp]

Su-34 cockpit:

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[FORBIN]

Algeria Orders 12 Su-34 'Fullback' Fighter-Bombers from Russia

The Su-34 order is believed to be a component of the $7.5 billion Algerian-Russian arms deal signed in March 2006 for the supply of anti-missile systems, aviation, sea and land-ward defense equipment and technologies.

Late last year, top Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko told RIA Novostin that the deployment of the Su-34 on combat duty in Syria will help potential buyers in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East to evaluate its performance and decide on whether to acquire it or not.

"Several countries in Africa, including Uganda and Nigeria, which [are] waging a war against Boko Haram, could buy the Su-34. Such top of the range fighter bomber aircraft could also strengthen Ethiopia's Air Force, which still operates a large fleet of aging Su-27 fighters," Korotchenko said.
The Su-34 has also attracted the interest of Iraq, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan while Kazakhstan already operates a squadron recently acquired from Russia. Powered by a two Saturn AL-31F turbo-fan engines, the Su-34 is a fourth generation fighter bomber created from the frame of its (Sukhoi) Su-27 predecessor.

It has a non-stop operating range of 4 000 kilometers and a maximum speed of up to 2,200 kilometers per hour. Its principal armaments include a 30-mm GSh-301 canon, and various surface to air-to-air missiles, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles in addition to guided and free-fall bombs.

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First export customer and already 14 Su-30MKA recently ordered.