Egiptus ei paista SU-35SE ja selle Irbis-E PESA radarist just erilises vaimustuses olema. Galliumarseniid pooljuhtidel ja komponentidel baseeruv Irbis-E PESA on vähemefektiivne, lihtsamini segatav ja vananenud tehnoloogia.
The Irbis-E PESA radar, while powerful for its time, was another point of concern. Unlike active electronically scanned array [AESA] radars found in Western fighters like the F-35 or Egypt’s own Rafale jets, the PESA system relies on older technology using gallium arsenide components.
These are less efficient and more susceptible to jamming than the gallium nitride-based AESA systems, which offer superior target discrimination and resistance to electronic interference. The Egyptian air force, prioritizing advanced sensor capabilities, found the Su-35’s radar outdated for the demands of modern warfare, where situational awareness is paramount.
AL-41F1S mootorid kuigi võimsad on suure termilise ja akustilise jälje tõttu igasugu infrapuna- ja radarisüsteemide poolt kergemini avastatavad.
The jet’s engines also raised red flags. The AL-41F1S engines, while powerful, produce a high thermal and acoustic signature, making the Su-35 easier to detect by infrared and radar systems.
Mootorite kõrge küttekulu piirab lennuki kandevõimet ja tegevusraadiust.
Additionally, the engines’ high fuel consumption limits the Su-35’s range and payload capacity compared to more efficient Western designs.
SU-35SE vajab optimaalseks soorituseks pidevat AWACS-i toetust, vastasel juhul lennuki efektiivsus märgatavalt kannatab.
Su-35 requires constant data links to AWACS for optimal performance in complex missions. This dependency, the Egyptian official noted, undermines the jet’s effectiveness in scenarios where AWACS support might be unavailable or disrupted.
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