The Iranian Air Force Command may announce the adoption of the Su-35 generation 4++ multirole super-maneuverable fighters purchased from Russia as early as March. This was reported by Defender Iran.
Looks like we really have to wait for a surprise on March 19!
Tehran has not officially confirmed this information.
Bulgarian Military writes that this date was not chosen by chance. The adoption of the Su-35 into service will take place on the eve of Nowruz (March 21), an important holiday for Iran.
Tehran has used such moments to demonstrate strength - recall at least the presentation of the Bavar-373 air defense system in 2019.
Analysts suggest that the Su-35s will be stationed at the Hamadan base or near Bandar Abbas, where the Su-57 was previously spotted.
Su-35 characteristics:
- Wingspan — 14.75 m
- Length — 21.95 m
- Height — 5.92 m
- Wing area — 62.20 m²;
- Empty weight — 19,000 kg
- Normal take-off weight — 25,300 kg
- Engine type — 2 x AL-41F1S turbofan engines
- Maximum speed near the ground — 1400 km/h, at high altitude — 2500 km/h
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