United Aircraft Corporation, an aviation holding that is part of Rostec, has completed the production and delivery of the last batches of Su-35S multi-role fighter jets planned for this year to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The aircraft have completed all required ground and flight tests and have been officially put into use by the Russian air and space forces.
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According to information from the company, the delivery is part of the goals set by Russia’s Minister of Defense to speed up the supply of weapon systems and equipment that are considered a priority for the forces. The crews responsible for the acceptance check of the fighters highlighted the ergonomics, reliability and operational performance.
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“It is a very comfortable and ergonomic aircraft with a high level of operational reliability. The Su-35S is in high demand among the forces, and the pilots really appreciate it. The aircraft has shown outstanding performance during the special military operation,” a pilot in the Russian Air and Space Forces was quoted as saying in the official announcement.
Developed to ensure air superiority is Su-35S able to operate in adverse weather conditions and at a great distance from its base, while maintaining a high combat capability. According to Rostec, the past year marked a record in the production of combat aircraft, with the annual production plan for the Su-35S fully met.
“The Su-35S is among the most demanded fighters among the forces and has the highest number of destroyed targets during the special military operation. It is capable of hitting the enemy at record distances, of several hundred kilometers, using the full range of modern airborne weapons,” the company stated. The fighter is also equipped with advanced avionics as well as a sophisticated system for electronic warfare and countermeasures, features which, according to Rostec, give very positive reviews from the pilots.
With the completion of this year’s deliveries, the aircraft manufacturers at United Aircraft Corporation have already begun work on the production program planned for the next cycle.
Source and photos: Telegram @uac_ru. This content has been prepared with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors.
