Chinese purchase of Su-35

Tirdent said:

That doesn't look like either a KAB-500T training seeker or an empty rocket launch tube... the video unfortunately doesn't play for me, does it contain footage from an underwing camera? If so, that might be it - a TV recorder pod (certainly does look like it contains an optical aperture at the front).

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That explains how they obtained the videos of other flankers at such close proximities!

Su-35 with unknown pods:

SinoSoldier said:

Su-35 with unknown pods:

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Probably the things speculated to be cameras.

SinoSoldier said:

Su-35 with unknown pods:

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I still think it could be FLIR pods,,, odd that they would hang two side by side, they're not far enough apart to give you meaningful "triangulation",,, so maybe they are just camera's, but I kinda doubt it??

Su-35 spotted recently.

jobjed said:

Su-35 spotted recently.

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no doubt the Chinese jet jockeys are loving them a Sukhoi!

Su-35s escorting H-6Ks on the encirclement flight on May 11th.

from their serial numbers it seems as if the final batch is either already delivered or close to delivery.

Deino said:

from their serial numbers it seems as if the final batch is either already delivered or close to delivery.

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Really?? so did we miss some delivery flights Dieno?? and I'm terrible at the serial numbers?? more into the airframes and aerodynamic aspects,, I do try to keep track of totals on J-20s and SU-35s simply because I do have an interest in keeping abreast of those programs, as numbers tell a lot about the program and developmental aspects of deployment.