Su-30, Su-33, Su-34 and Su-35 News thread, pictures and discussion

116 Su-30SM + 20 Su-30M2 = 136

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the transfer of the next batch of modern fifth-generation Su-57 fighters to combat units of the Aerospace Forces (VKS). These high-tech combat vehicles are designed to perform the most difficult combat tasks, including gaining air superiority, destroying ground targets and conducting electronic warfare. In addition to the Su-57, the troops received new fighters of the 4++ Su-35S generation, which also significantly strengthens the capabilities of the Russian army in air operations. The Su-35S is famous for its high maneuverability, powerful weapons and the ability to fight both enemy aircraft and ground targets, which makes it one of the most versatile fighters of our time. The transfer of these fighters indicates the continued development of defense technologies in Russia and the strengthening of the Aerospace Forces against the background of global threats.
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Learn more at: https://avia.pro/news/vks-rossii-poluchili-novye-istrebiteli-su-57-i-su-35
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Alongside the latest Su-57 delivery there has been a Su-35 delivery as well, unfortunately no details of any kind have been released. Wonder why, perhaps because the latest Su-35 lot might have the (apparently) DIRCM installation we saw recently?
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Новые партии истребителей Су-57 и Су-35С для ВКС России

ПАО Объединенная авиастроительная корпорация (ОАК, входит в Госкорпорацию Ростех) 12 сентября 2024 года сообщило , что передало ВКС России партию новых самолетов Су-57 и Су-35С. Истребители пятого поколения Су-57 были приняты техническим составом, прошли полный цикл заводских…
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Defense Updates has a video out about the alleged shoot-down of an Su-30SM by an unidentified MANPADS fired from a Ukrainian oil-platform in the western Black Sea off the coast of Crimea:


The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released a video it claims shows the destruction of a Russian Su-30SM Flanker multirole fighter, reportedly downed by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile over the Black Sea.
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According to Ukrainian sources, the Su-30SM, which was part of the Russian Naval Aviation, was shot down while attempting to attack an oil platform in the Black Sea. The successful strike, using an undisclosed type of man-portable air defense system or MANPADS, was reportedly carried out by Ukrainian special forces from the Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
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Some reports suggest that the aircraft was on a Suppression of Enemy Air Defence or SEAD mission and had fired 1-2 Kh-31P (AS-17 Krypton) anti-radiation missiles before it went down.
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A Russian Telegram channel, "Fighterbomber," has also confirmed the loss of the Su-30SM over the Black Sea, with Russian reports claiming the aircraft's crew was killed in the incident.The pro-Russian Telegram channel Rybar suggests that the Flanker may have been shot down during what it describes as a Ukrainian attempt to seize the Krym-2 oil platform. Unconfirmed reports indicate that a Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone was used to monitor the engagement.
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In this video, Defense Updates reports why relatively cheap MANPADS can take out Russia’s frontline Su-30SM fighter?
#defenseupdates #ukrainekurskoffensive #ukrainerussiawar
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:38 SUKHOI Su-30SM
04:37 MANPADS
06:38 ANALYSIS
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I checked on the Su-30 wikipedia article and at the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian the Russian airforce had 91 Su-30SM Flanker-Hs but has since lost about 12 (That are verifiable) so far.
 

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