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7 Feb 2008 7 2008: in Moscow branch of OAO "NGOs" Saturn "-" Lytkarinskom machine works "- completed long test products 117 S. The tests were the first to the departure of the Su-35. An experienced engine successfully lengthy tests confirming all claimed characteristics.
Pogosyan said the first prototype Su-35 successfully completed flight tests on February 18, and two more aircraft were being prepared for similar tests at an aircraft manufacturing plant in Russia's Far East.
Originally posted by kilcoo316
But the designation is Su-27BM or Su-35 right?
Sukhoi's Su-35-1 single-seat multirole fighter made its first flight from Zhukovsky, near Moscow, on 18 February. Completion of two more aircraft is due later this year.
Originally posted by James R. Hawkwood
To clear some minds up:
SU-35BM is modernized SU-35.
BM stands for: Big Modernasation.
MOSCOW, February 19 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Sukhoi aircraft maker confirmed on Thursday that the advanced Su-35 Flanker multi-role fighter would enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2011.
"The current progress of the Su-35 testing program confirms the earlier announced timeframe for the deliveries of the aircraft to Russian and foreign customers in 2011," the company said in a statement.
Su-35 fighter makes 100th flight
The Su-35 combat jet successfully completed its 100th test flight on Friday, reports developer Sukhoi. It concludes the testing of the aircraft's flight control system.
Originally posted by Darkpr0
That was pretty quick for 100 flights. The aircraft seems to be on the fast track to introduction and use. Good for them .
Last year, the Kremlin set out plans to increase spending on Russia's armed forces over the next two years. Russia will spend nearly $140bn (£94.5bn) on buying arms up until 2011.
Originally posted by solidshot
Originally posted by Darkpr0
That was pretty quick for 100 flights. The aircraft seems to be on the fast track to introduction and use. Good for them .
The fact that they seem to be in a hurry with the testing could surely be due to this? also how will this aircraft really compare to the western equivalents?
Last year, the Kremlin set out plans to increase spending on Russia's armed forces over the next two years. Russia will spend nearly $140bn (£94.5bn) on buying arms up until 2011.
BBC
Originally posted by Harlequin
nice pictures - it also looks slightly fatter as well to the -27/-30 front end ;