Chinese Military Set for Capability Boost with Delivery of Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

21 August 2018

China’s air force is set for a big boost to its range and capability with its last batch of Su-35 fighter jets on track for delivery at the end of this year, military observers said.

“The Su-35 sports better avionics including radar, and a more capable set of turbofan engines for enhanced manoeuvrability,” said Collin Koh, a research fellow with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

“These specific technologies will allow China to further develop local, improved variants that will benefit the development of future generation fighters,” he said.

“At least for now, the Su-35 in active People’s Liberation Army service can provide a top of the line air superiority fighter.”

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Last updated on 21/08/2018