Su-35S within the framework of the flight tactical exercises covered aircraft of the anti-submarine aviation of the Pacific Fleet in the area of the Kuril Islands
During the flight-tactical training, the crew of the Su-35S aircraft worked out the support of anti-submarine aircraft aviation (aircraft IL-38) Pacific fleet over the Sea of Okhotsk. It is reported that the search for submarines and surface ships of the conditional enemy was carried out in the area of the Kuril Islands.
From the message of the press service of the Eastern Military District:
For reference: Su-35S multi-role fighters began to enter service with air defense units and formations in 2014. These are modernized aircraft belonging to the 4++ generation. After the modernization, the SU-35 acquired elements inherent in the fifth generation of combat aircraft, providing a sustainable advantage over aircraft of this class.
Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:
From the message of the press service of the Eastern Military District:
The doctrine was planned and was aimed at improving the practical skills of flight crews when performing combat training tasks.
For reference: Su-35S multi-role fighters began to enter service with air defense units and formations in 2014. These are modernized aircraft belonging to the 4++ generation. After the modernization, the SU-35 acquired elements inherent in the fifth generation of combat aircraft, providing a sustainable advantage over aircraft of this class.
Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:
Distinctive features of the Su-35С are: a new avionics complex based on a digital information and control system, a new radar with a long range for detecting airborne targets and an increased number of simultaneously accompanied shelling targets, engines of increased power and a swiveling thrust vector.
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