I could see them returning Su-35, they are know quality now and Russia should be happy to have an instant batch of fighter. It's still just forum talk.. I don't think China have a big need from these anyway.
China Flanker Thread III (land based, exclude J-15)
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This looks like the 12 AA missiles configuration: 8 PL15, 4 PL10.
You mean that low drag FAB-500 with the clunky wing kit.
In a year Russia exports the very same Su-35s to Iran (and China is expected to finally retire J-7s), I wonder if either is the case.
For better or worse, Su-35 remains one of the top fighters in the PLA service, and it (along with its consumables pack) didn't exactly come for free.
Hi
by the way is there any or can be a clause between the two nation like China & Russia
in case of requirement China is bound to return Su35 or SU30s in case Russian in need
of these by that virtue there isn’t any sanctions been valid as the importer is returning the
export goods to its origin
just a thought
thank you
by the way is there any or can be a clause between the two nation like China & Russia
in case of requirement China is bound to return Su35 or SU30s in case Russian in need
of these by that virtue there isn’t any sanctions been valid as the importer is returning the
export goods to its origin
just a thought
thank you
Never said they have to give them for free...
China still have stockpiles of Russian ordnances and spares for Su-30 and 35. Su-27 are probably gone ?
I can see China being free of these in a couple of years. If Russia have a need for them and ask, I cannot see China saying no after all the crap they are receiving from the US.
Is there any indication the upgraded flankers can mount dual rack missile pylons?
Technically there shouldn't be any obstacle. It can be done. The one shown above is from SU-27SK probably twenty years ago (for dumb bombs). PLAAF usually have considerably light loadout for daily flight operations. If memory recalls i have never seen PLAAF runs dual rack like the PAF runs on their Thunders and J-10CE. While PAF wants a loadout of 4xBVR +2xWVR, PLAAF is comfortable running 2x WVR + 2xBVR even on Flanker during intercept mission.