Russia has received new Su-35S fighters equipped with long-range missiles
On August 27, the Russian military received a new batch of 4+ generation Su-35S fighter jets capable of launching long-range missiles. Specifically, the aircraft can carry R-37M air-to-air missiles with a claimed range of up to 300 km.
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) delivered another batch of Su-35S multi-role fighter jets to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The UAC announced this on Telegram.
The exact number of aircraft delivered was not specified. Published photos and videos suggest that the Russian military may have received at least two new fighters.
According to UAC, the Su-35S jets underwent a full cycle of factory testing. Pilots tested their performance in various modes, after which the aircraft flew from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to their home airfield.
UAC stated that the Su-35S performs a wide range of tasks: intercepting aerial targets, providing cover for strike groups and ground targets, destroying UAVs, and striking ground and surface targets with precision-guided weapons.
In addition, the Russian military is using these aircraft for reconnaissance and to identify the positions of Ukrainian forces.
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