Sukhoi Su-35BM
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| Su-35BM Flanker | |
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| Type | Air superiority fighter |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| Maiden flight | 2008 |
| Status | Prototype |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Sukhoi Su-35 |
The Sukhoi Su-35BM is a variant of the Sukhoi Su-35 unveiled at the MAKS-2007 airshow.
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[edit] Differences with the Su-35
[edit] Physical differences
One of the most noticeable differences from the Su-35 is that the canards have been removed (though they can be re-attached if the customer requests them, such as on the Su-30 series). This new airframe design reduces the aircraft's radar cross section.
The aircraft's engines have also been improved to the AL-41F1As with three-dimensional thrust vectoring, and the air intakes are enlarged.
A probe and drogue in-flight refueling system has been added as well.
[edit] Updated avionics
Aside from its obvious physical differences, not only have the Su-35BM's avionics have also received significant improvements, but they are also entirely of Russian origin.
The Su-35BM is equipped with an improved passive electronically scanned array N035 Irbis radar system, as well as additional rear mounted radar in its shortened tail sting, later production will use IRBIS-E Radar an Improved N035 with more powerful peak power and better ECCM characteristic. An L175M Khibiny-M self-defense electronic countermeasures and electronic warfare system has also been installed, Future pruduction will include New Irbis-E Radar with More powerful search ability
Newer, lighter systems have been added (including a brand new FNO ( Fly by Optics) flight-control system and OLS).
The cockpit has been redesigned with two LCD screens and compatibility with helmet-mounted displays.
The Su-35BM's software has added compatibility with new weapons systems.
Other new avionics include a long-range information targeting and jam-resistant datalink capability and an electronic reconnaissance system.
The avionics are integrated with GLONASS and also use Link 16. [1]
[edit] Specifications (Su-35BM)
Note: Information taken from official KNAAPO brochures, but because the Su-35BM is only in the preproduction stage, specifications are subject to change.
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.Data from Su-35BM/T-10BM: The last Flanker, aviapedia.com
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 21.9 m ()
- Wingspan: 15.3 m ()
- Height: 5.9 m ()
- Max takeoff weight: 34.5 tons ()
- Powerplant: 2× Lyulka AL-41F1A turbofans
Performance
- Maximum speed: 2,450 km/h (Mach 2.25)
- Range: 4,500 km with external fuel tanks (3,600 km without external fuel tanks)
- Service ceiling 18,000 m (59,400 ft)
- Rate of climb: 325 m/s (19,500 m/min - 64,350 ft/min)
Armament
- Internal GSh-301 30mm gun with 150 rounds.
- Fourteen pylons for a variety of ordinance including air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, rockets, and bombs.
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