Further bolstering its air defense capabilities, Russia has deployed its most capable Su-35S fighter to its Hmeymim airbase in Syria. ...
Further bolstering its air defense capabilities, Russia has deployed its most capable Su-35S fighter to its Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
Four Sukhoi Su-35S fighters were deployed according to Russian defense ministry's twitter account.
The new fighters will either complement or replace the existing four Su-30SM fighters deployed to provide air defense cover to ground attack aircraft like Su-25, Su-24 and Su-34 fighters.
These fighter are equipped with the advanced wingtip mounted Khibiny electronic counter measures (jammer) systems.
The Khibiny creates a radio-electronic protective field around the aircraft, causing guided missiles to lose their target.
The deployment comes after Turkey summoned Russian envoy following an alleged airspace violation by a Russian Air Force Su-34 Fullback bomber operating from the base on Friday.
Russia mandated air defense fighter escort to all ground attack missions after an unarmed Su-24 was shot down by Turkish F-16 fighters following a brief violation of Turkish airspace on November 24.
The incident which cost life of a Russian air force pilot, escalated tensions between the countries, saw Russian deployment of the land and ship based S-300 air defense missile system to the Hmeymim airbase and Syrian coast respectively, effectively degrading Turkish and Coalition fighter's air superiority in the region.
Aerodynamically similar and based on the Su-27 Flanker, the Su-35 is an improved variant that entered Russian service in 2012 featuring superior maneuverability, modern avionics and reduced radar signature.
The Su-35 is one of the most capable fighter jets in the world and loses to the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor only in latter's superior stealth capability.
The Su-35S is equipped with the Irbis-E radar that can detect and track up to 30 air targets at a range of up to 400 km.
The fighter has an increased service life of 6000 hours and can carry 8000 kg weapon payload in its 12 hardpoints.
Four Sukhoi Su-35S fighters were deployed according to Russian defense ministry's twitter account.
The new fighters will either complement or replace the existing four Su-30SM fighters deployed to provide air defense cover to ground attack aircraft like Su-25, Su-24 and Su-34 fighters.
These fighter are equipped with the advanced wingtip mounted Khibiny electronic counter measures (jammer) systems.
The Khibiny creates a radio-electronic protective field around the aircraft, causing guided missiles to lose their target.
The deployment comes after Turkey summoned Russian envoy following an alleged airspace violation by a Russian Air Force Su-34 Fullback bomber operating from the base on Friday.
Russia mandated air defense fighter escort to all ground attack missions after an unarmed Su-24 was shot down by Turkish F-16 fighters following a brief violation of Turkish airspace on November 24.
The incident which cost life of a Russian air force pilot, escalated tensions between the countries, saw Russian deployment of the land and ship based S-300 air defense missile system to the Hmeymim airbase and Syrian coast respectively, effectively degrading Turkish and Coalition fighter's air superiority in the region.
Aerodynamically similar and based on the Su-27 Flanker, the Su-35 is an improved variant that entered Russian service in 2012 featuring superior maneuverability, modern avionics and reduced radar signature.
The Su-35 is one of the most capable fighter jets in the world and loses to the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor only in latter's superior stealth capability.
The Su-35S is equipped with the Irbis-E radar that can detect and track up to 30 air targets at a range of up to 400 km.
The fighter has an increased service life of 6000 hours and can carry 8000 kg weapon payload in its 12 hardpoints.
