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Here goes a very special video! This is a new edit of my old SU-35S video from Le Bourget 2013. These flights were really special for me as it was the first time that I saw the SU-35 with my own eyes. Nowadays I have better means of video stabilization and edition in terms of software so I thought it'd be a good idea to rescue this footage and re-upload it in better quality. Here's the link to my previous upload: This flight was truly a work of art by legendary test pilot and Hero of the Russian Federation, Sergey Bogdan (Сергей Богдан). This flight demonstration was performed at the 50th edition of the Paris International Air and Space Salon in 2013 at Le Bourget airport. The Sukhoi Su-35 (Сухой Су-35; NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) is the designation for two separate, heavily-upgraded derivatives of the Su-27 air-defence fighter. They are twin-engine, single-seater, highly-maneuverable fighter aircraft, designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and built by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association. The first variant was designed during the 1980s as an upgrade of the Su-27, and was initially known as the Su-27M. This derivative made use of canards and had a multi-function radar that transformed the aircraft into a multi-role fighter jet. It was also structurally reinforced to support its heavier weight. The first prototype made its maiden flight in June 1988. The aircraft did not enter mass production at the time due to the collapse of the Soviet Union and therefore Sukhoi re-designated the aircraft later on as Su-35 to attract export orders. At the same time, the fourteen aircraft initially produced were used for tests and exhibitions; one example had thrust-vectoring engines installed, and the resultant Su-37 was used as a technology demonstrator. A sole two-seat trainer was also built in the late 1990s under the designation SU-35UB that strongly resembled the Su-30MK family. In 2003, Sukhoi embarked on a second modernization of the Su-35 to serve as an interim aircraft awaiting the development of the Sukhoi PAK-FA (Su-57, previously T-50) program. Also known as Su-35, this derivative had a redesigned and highly modernized cockpit as well as an improved weapons-control system, it also featured thrust-vectoring engines (AL-41F1S, formerly AL-117S) in place of the omitted canards. The airbrake was gone and it used aerodynamic rudder brakes. The type made its first flight in February 2008. Although the aircraft was designed for export, the Russian Air Force in 2009 became the launch customer of the aircraft, the production version of which is the currently designated Su-35S. China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is the sole foreign customer of the aircraft so far but other countries are reportedly in discussions with Russia about the possible purchase of the Su-35, among which is Indonesia, whose government is expected to sign a contract in the near future. SU-35S GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Crew: 1 Length: 21.9 m Wingspan: (with wingtip pods) 15.3 m Height: 5.9 m Wing area: 62 m² Empty weight: 18,400 kg Loaded weight (50% internal fuel): 25,300 kg Max. takeoff weight: 34,500 kg Fuel capacity (internal fuel tanks): 11,500 kg Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1S afterburning turbofans Dry thrust: 86.3 kN each Thrust with afterburner: 142 kN each PERFORMANCE Maximum speed: At altitude: Mach (2,400 km/h) At sea level: Mach (1,400 km/h) Range: At altitude: 3,600 km At sea level: 1,580 km Ferry range (with 2 external fuel tanks): 4,500 km Service ceiling: 18,000 m Rate of climb: over 280 m/s Wing loading: With 50% fuel: 408 kg/m² With full internal fuel: 500.8 kg/m² Thrust/weight: at 50% fuel ( with full internal fuel) Maximum G-load: 9G More info about this fighter jet on: If you dearly enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Patreon! I'd feel really grateful that you take some time to SHARE this video with your friends, LIKE and off course, SUBSCRIBE! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My AIRSOFT YouTube channel: (Mostly airsoft gameplays) My secondary aviation YouTube channel: (For vlogging and RC tutorials and weird stuff that I think has no place in my main channel) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can also follow me on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Patreon:
