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There is a rumour that PLAAF may have already signed a new contract for another 24 SU-35SK. No official confirmation yet.
The article speaks of local production and assembly in China ... which is all but impossible after the J-11 incident. Moreover, what kind of "technology transfers" would the PLAAF benefit from exactly??? Too many holes in the article ... purchasing more Su-35s would make it much harder for the PLAAF to integrate them given that they are Russian flanker, not Chinese onesTo admit that report is based most of all on this one...
http://www.atimes.com/article/russian-su-35-fighters-rumored-join-plaaf/
and - maybe I'm too much biased - but right after reading "Hong Kong-based military monthly Kanwa Defense Review" I immediately stopped further reading.
But, Russia hasn t sold TVC tech or engines to China yet.China to get Su-35 fighter jets
The Su-35 is a super maneuverable fighter jet, copied from the Su-30 prototype. The Su-35 fighter jet is similar with the F-18 Super Hornet.
The Su-35 is still in development by the Russian company Sukhoi and is determined for the Russian Air Force. It's an air-defense and ground-attack jet, which should be operating under all weather conditions. However Russia still hasn't given an order. Sukhoi works with the money from what China has paid for the Su-35 fighter jet.
Technical Material
In contrast with the Su-27 the Su-35 has protect material made from carbon-fiber with an alloy of aluminum and lithium. The nozzles in the 2 engines have been replaced by titanium. Maximum speed is around 2.4 mach without bombs or missiles.
Radar and electronics
The Su-35 has radar which can at the same time observe the air and ground threats. This radar, digital phased array radar can more like: do ground surveillance, searching and select enemies in the sky, and warning to avoid determined fields. The Su-35 has also a satellite control navigation system. With a fly-by-wire system it has a high level of maneuverability. With ECM (Electronic Counter Measures) pods mounted on the wings the Su-35 can do electronic warfare.
Weapons
The Su-35 has 12 standards which can be expanded to 14 points to carry air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles.
This Information (Rumor) spreading with some Asian Defense Analysts.
Looks like China will replace Su-27 with Su-35.
Any one knows more Information about China getting Su-35 fighter jet?
But, Russia hasn t sold TVC tech or engines to China yet.