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Engine dealWhat's the reason behind importing Su-35s from Russia when you have J-20 and flanker copies?
What's the reason behind importing Su-35s from Russia when you have J-20 and flanker copies?
What's the reason behind importing Su-35s from Russia when you have J-20 and flanker copies?
IMO a mixed two-folded deal with a political and military related decision since it gives the PLAAF an immediate plus on at least one Brigade, the insight into the latest Russian technology - especially their radar, FCS and engine - and the ability to explore TVC in real aerial combat and was a strong political testimony to Russia's friendship.
The often mentioned engine deal is IMO only a secondary reason, since there is no deal on the engine. All are delivered by the manufactor and maintenance will be done in Russia.
And if Su-35 is really that good. Why order only 24 which is the minimum order number set by Russia? No further follow up. Its more of a political decision to improve trade deficiency with Russia as Russia has complaint exporting raw material and non finish product while import large quantity of China products like electronic and machinery.What's the reason behind importing Su-35s from Russia when you have J-20 and flanker copies?
I heard that the Su-35 did not perform well in beyond visual range aerial combat against the likes of the J-10C. I'm not sure buying the Su-35 now (especially with China's new TVC) would be wise, even if it was for within visual range fightIMO a mixed two-folded deal with a political and military related decision since it gives the PLAAF an immediate plus on at least one Brigade, the insight into the latest Russian technology - especially their radar, FCS and engine - and the ability to explore TVC in real aerial combat and was a strong political testimony to Russia's friendship.
The often mentioned engine deal is IMO only a secondary reason, since there is no deal on the engine. All are delivered by the manufactor and maintenance will be done in Russia.
I heard that the Su-35 did not perform well in beyond visual range aerial combat against the likes of the J-10C. I'm not sure buying the Su-35 now (especially with China's new TVC) would be wise, even if it was for within visual range fight
What engine deal? It's not like the Chinese took out the Su-35's engine and put them on the J-20 ... nor does it look like Russia transferred engine techEngine deal
Any more purchases of the Su-35 would raise serious questions about the state of the Chinese aviation program ... but it looks unlikely given the acquisition occurred almost 4 years agoChina should not buy any more SU-35. J16 and J10C can coordinate with J20 better as they all can share real time data. SU-35's incapability to use Chinese weapon is another minus point.