Su-35's High-Stakes Bid for India's Skies, Can It Outshine the Su-30MKI?

Russia's Su-35 fighter jet, a cutting-edge marvel of aviation technology, is making a bold bid to conquer Indian skies. This state-of-the-art aircraft, boasting a formidable arsenal and advanced avionics, is vying for a major contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) tender. But will it be enough to impress the IAF?

The Su-35, with its blistering speed of 2,500 km/h and an extensive range, is a technological powerhouse. Its diverse arsenal includes air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, precision-guided weapons, and a 30mm cannon, making it a versatile asset in any combat scenario. The jet's phased array radar, capable of detecting targets from 100 km to 400 km, coupled with its advanced information and control system, ensures superior situational awareness for its pilots.

However, the Su-35 faces a formidable competitor—the IAF's existing fleet of Su-30MKI fighter jets, a customized variant of the Su-35 family designed specifically for India. Often referred to as the "Indian Super-30," these jets are already a force to be reckoned with. Upcoming upgrades could potentially elevate the Su-30MKI to one of the most advanced Flanker variants, raising questions about the necessity of acquiring the base model Su-35.

The Su-35's fate in India's skies ultimately hinges on a rigorous evaluation by the IAF. The decision will likely depend on a meticulous assessment of its capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with the existing infrastructure and systems.

While the Su-35 boasts impressive specifications and capabilities, its success in securing the Indian contract is far from guaranteed. The IAF's final decision will be shaped by a complex interplay of technical, financial, and geopolitical considerations.

Will the Su-35's advanced features and versatility be enough to sway the IAF? Or will the existing Su-30MKI fleet and other competing options prove more appealing? Only time will tell.

 

[Rick Pierre]

Russia is not China's vassal. They did authorize the sale of Brahmos to Ph to be used against China. Its a temporary marriage. They have the same BS with China that we are facing. China wants Vladivostok and created internal chaos there.

I have always hoped Russia and America could be very good friends one day, but i think that was a wish i think i waisted . Most people of Indis are good people , we have millions of indians here in America. I have never read anywhere that India was trying to take over another country , I think Americans and Inans have much in common , I think America wan't to help India protect it's people . Maybe someday people will become smarter and war's will become a thing of the past , but thos day have not arrived yet my friend, let us pray.

 

[Bhishma]

I have always hoped Russia and America could be very good friends one day, but i think that was a wish i think i waisted . Most people of Indis are good people , we have millions of indians here in America. I have never read anywhere that India was trying to take over another country , I think Americans and Inans have much in common , I think America wan't to help India protect it's people . Maybe someday people will become smarter and war's will become a thing of the past , but thos day have not arrived yet my friend, let us pray.

No it wont. China is past its prime. They are on the decline. They should have made their moves in 2015. With the major military restructuring they have done, they have lost their window of opportunity. The globalists have finished them off. Its going to be a long fall into irrelevance for China now. Their economy is gone, demographic disaster, given too much time to their enemies to prepare. So its game over for China.

Russia has weathered the worst crisis. Why would they give up their autonomy to a dictatorship thats directly threatening their territory ? Russians are smart at playing, they cleverly maneuvered the war. Now they will solidify their game and have a balanced economic relations with China, thats it. Everybody who has dealt with China is afraid of them (except Pak - they outdid the Chinese & played their game right back at them). Nobody wants to surrender their autonomy to China.