United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), an aircraft manufacturing holding company under Rostec, completed production and delivery of the last batch of multipurpose fighter Su-35S scheduled for delivery this year and delivered it to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The aircraft passed all required ground and flight tests and were officially incorporated into the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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According to the company, this delivery is part of the Russian Defense Minister’s goal to accelerate the supply of priority weapons systems and equipment to troops. The crew in charge of accepting the fighter jet highly evaluated the aircraft’s ergonomics, reliability, and operational performance.
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“The aircraft is very comfortable and ergonomic, and its operational reliability is very high. The Su-35S is in high demand in the troops and the pilots are actually very satisfied with it. It has proven its excellent performance during special military operations,” a pilot from the Russian Aerospace Forces said in an official statement.
Designed to ensure air superiority Su-35SIt is capable of operating in adverse weather environments and at long distances from the base, and maintains high combat capabilities. According to Rostec, last year was a record year for fighter aircraft production, with the full annual production plan for the Su-35S achieved.
“The Su-35S is one of the most sought-after fighter aircraft in the force and the aircraft that destroyed the most targets during special military operations. It is capable of striking the enemy at record distances of hundreds of kilometers and is capable of using the full range of modern air armament,” the company said. Additionally, this fighter is equipped with advanced avionics equipment and a sophisticated electronic warfare and countermeasures system, and has received very positive reviews from pilots, according to Rostech.
With deliveries wrapping up this year, United Aircraft Corporation aircraft crews have already begun work on the production program scheduled for the next cycle.
Source and image: Telegram @uac_ru. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
