Cobra360 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 A pic of one of five Su-35s the Russian Knights now use along with the Su-27S and Su-27UB. For those in doubt, check the IFR probe. The slightly larger radome for the N-011 or Zhuk-M radar. The offset IRST ball, twin wheel nose gear and finally the tall square topped tail fins. Also the bearly visible canard leading edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeathAngelBR Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 How many Su-35 have been sent to the Russian Knights? Months ago only 3 Su-35 received the Russian Knights scheme, 2 others were still being painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra360 Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 As already mentioned above they currently have 5 Su-35s. I'd love to see them perform a display them. Also Su-35s are cleared to 10G as standard, so that airframe must be stronger than the standard Su-27s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKungFu Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Very nice! I can't wait to see those birds in action. It will probably be better than the F-22 when it enters service with the thunderbirds. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 A pic of one of five Su-35s the Russian Knights now use along with the Su-27S and Su-27UB. Yes but they have actually had the Su-35 for quite awhile now :) For those in doubt, check the IFR probe. The slightly larger radome for the N-011 or Zhuk-M radar..... N011 or N011M "Bars" radar ;) . Initially the Su-35 was fitted with the NIIP-N011 planar slotted array set, but this was later replaced by the further developed N011M "Bars"(same as used on Su-30MKI), which is a phased array set. I dont know if all Su-35 recieved the new version though. The Zhuk-M is a planar slotted array set designed by NIIR for MiG-29 versions - more specifically for the -SMT-2 upgrade, "Indian" MiG-29K(9-41) and latest version of the MiG-29M(9-25) and MiG-29M2 two-seat version. A larger version of the Zhuk-M - called "Zhuk-MS" - is available for Su-27 versions, but this has so far only been fitted to the Su-27KUB two-seat naval combat trainer version of the Su-27K(Su-33). Some reports indicate that the Su-27KUB has recently been fitted with a further develope phased array version called "Zhuk-MSF"(added "F" indicating a phased array antenna). I could imagine the reason for going for the Zhuk-MS or Zhuk-MSF for the Su-27KUB is due to weight concerns - these sets are reportedly considerably lighter than the N011M "Bars", which would be an important factor in connection with the naval orientation of the Su-27KUB......i.e. the ability to make short unassisted take-offs from the Kuznetsov :) . Cheers, - JJ. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterj Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Do these su-35:s fit a digital fly-by-wire system, uprated engines and/or the backward facing radar? http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/flankers_pages/su-27_variants.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Curiously enough they don't seem to use them publically though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig-Mag Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hey ED, do we get the SU-35, too? :D Mig-Mag's Lock On Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKungFu Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 lol Mig-Mag brings up a very interesting idea. I would love to see the Su-35 or Su-37 in this game. But the physics have to be great due to all those maneuvers that the plane could pull off. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Do these su-35:s fit a digital fly-by-wire system, uprated engines and/or the backward facing radar? http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/flankers_pages/su-27_variants.html Well the Su-35 variant does incorporate the features you mention, but I dont know if the ones the Russian Knights operate have the full combat capability, or whether they use them exclusively for airshow purposes - i.e. whether the radars have been removed to reduce weight. Cheers, - JJ. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra360 Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 They would have to put a weight in the radome if the radar is removed to keep the centre gravity normal. It probably has it's gun and ammo box removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 They would have to put a weight in the radome if the radar is removed to keep the centre gravity normal. True - good point. Cheers, - JJ. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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