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China received first batch of four Su-35 fighter jets.
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World Defense & Security News - China
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China received first batch of four Su-35 fighter jets
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According to an agreement reached between China and Russia at the end of 2015, China purchased 24 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, and new information of this arms deal was released on December 25, Hong Kong's Oriental Daily News said on its website on Monday, December 26.
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 A picture released by the Chinese online media probably showing one of the first four PLAAF Su-35s landing in China(Credit: 81.cn) |
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Online news showed that the Russia has officially delivered first batch of four Su-35 fighter jets to China, and the four fighter jets arrived on Sunday at a flight training center of the PLA Air Force in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei province, which will be used in Su-35 pilots training.
Outside reports estimated that the Su-35 fighter jets will largely beef up the Chinese troops' combat capability and enable the PLA Air Force to carry out in-depth combat operations in the East and South China Sea. Data show that Su-35 has the maximal flying speed of 2500km/h and a flight range of 3400km without air refueling, and its combat radius is 1600km. Su-35 is one of Russia's most advanced fighters at present, its performances are almost as good as the fifth-generation fighter jets from a technical perspective. Equipped with thrust vectoring engine and phased array radar, Su-35 fighter jet boasts long range, multiple purposes, high maneuverability and many other features. |
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