Back of the napkin arithmetics tells me that the radar should detect an average MiG-29 (1m2) at a range of 900km. Wow, thats pretty impressive. Or what about a flanker? 5m2, 4500km. Wphewie what a system! who would of thought a 21kw peak power rated system could see a flanker in a reasonably high orbit.
Sorry mate, but i didn't bring it up. I'll cut and paste in future.
Back of the napkin arithmetics tells me that the radar should detect an average MiG-29 (1m2) at a range of 900km. Wow, thats pretty impressive. Or what about a flanker? 5m2, 4500km. Wphewie what a system! who would of thought a 21kw peak power rated system could see a flanker in a reasonably high orbit.
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I've had this debate before.............these sources make claims and state intentions. Yet, Russia is will know for promises that they never keep. As it stands right at this moment Russia has not placed a order for Su-35. That is other than the test models............I believe just two aircraft? As for the source claiming the RuAF don't really want the Su-35. Well, if you are talking about one from a official source no. Of course that would be a career ender or even worse for any Russian Offical or Military Officer!
Yet, if a order isn't place soon. What would be the point of the RuAF wanting the type vs the forthcoming PAK-FA????11500 kg / 0.8 kg/l = 14,375 l.
Iirc it's standard only 2x 1700 l drop tanks on the Su-35 (roughly 2x 3000 lb payload on centerline pylons). Although using 2000 l tanks - no probs. It's not exactly a particularly phenomenal size, other aircraft (e.g. Rafale) also use 2,000 l drop tanks.
AFAIK Flankers do not carry external fuel. Where did this come about?
The Su-35BM is supposed to start production in 2010-2011. The PAK-FA no sooner then 2015, possibly even later. Officially Zelin, head of the VVS, has publicly said that they are planning to equipe 2-3 regiments with them by the 2015 date. So that's roughly 48-72 aircraft. Unofficially I also have my doubts, and with the current financial crisis who knows what will happen.I've had this debate before.............these sources make claims and state intentions. Yet, Russia is will know for promises that they never keep. As it stands right at this moment Russia has not placed a order for Su-35. That is other than the test models............I believe just two aircraft? As for the source claiming the RuAF don't really want the Su-35. Well, if you are talking about one from a official source no. Of course that would be a career ender or even worse for any Russian Offical or Military Officer!
http://www.sukhoi.org/files/su_news_29-08-07_eng.pdf
Thank you kato. Nice handout material on the Su-35. It does mention provisions for two underwing 1,800 L drop tanks. It's just I've not heard of or seen photos of drop tanks on Flankers.
This discussion has been had on a much more indepth level, and the real father of stealth was located somewhere around WWI. Now please, lets get back on topic. Thanks.
Read through the actual link, and I came to a somewhat different conclusion. Personally, I think the information on the website is poorly written and the info Airforce Technology got was somewhat misleading or unclear.
It means that the radar has a max detection range of 90km, and is sensitive/accurate enough to be able to detect LO aircraft, UAVs and missiles, some of which can have a RCS of 0.01 m (squared). However, I do not interpret this as an actual declaration of being able to detect something with a RCS of 0.01 m (squared) at 90km. Given how it is written, I can see people doing that though.