Russia’s Su-35 “Super Flanker” is one of the fastest fighter jets in the world, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2.25.

The Su-35 may be serving as the Russian Air Force’s workhorse in the Ukraine invasion, but the platform has certainly not been invincible against Kyiv’s slew of Western-delivered weapons.

Key point: The Su-35 is a very capable aircraft–and it can take on America’s best. Russia’s Su-35 fighter certainly has western defense outlets buzzing–and for good reason.

The Su-35 fighter jet is produced by Sukhoi, Russia's second most important manufacturer of military aircraft, after the design bureau MiG. The first Su-35 prototype had its maiden flight in June ...

A Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter in Latakia in Hmeimim, Syria, on September 26, 2019. Ukraine's Air Force said a Russian Su-35 was shot down over Kherson on May 21, 2023. MAXIME POPOV/Getty Images ...

Russian-based aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi manufactures quite the fleet for its home country, of course, but provides for ...

One of the many systems that Russia has successfully deployed in war is the Su-35. Built by the legendary Sukhoi Design Bureau, the Su-35 is an upgraded version of the old Soviet era Su-27.

The R-77M steps it up with longer range, tougher tracking and better resistance to electronic warfare. Target lock now holds ...

New and well-armed Su-35s won't replace the capabilities of Iran's degraded air defenses. The Su-35 is a jolt for Iran's airpower, especially if it comes with a beyond-visual-range missile.

The deal with Russia would include the delivery of Su-35 fighters, Mi-28 attack helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers. Iran has finalised arrangements with Russia for a package of military aircraft ...

Satellite imagery appears to confirm Algeria has become the latest customer for the Sukhoi Su-35 combat aircraft, potentially taking delivery of those originally built for Egypt.