Russian Su-35S fighter jet shoots down Ukrainian MiG-29 from rare distance

Su-35 fighter (Photo: 19fortyfive.com).

Pravda reported that the Russian Su-35S fighter jet used a unique R-37M air-to-air missile to shoot down the Ukrainian plane.

"The pilot's statement, together with objective inspection and confirmation from the Ukrainian military, shows that the MiG-29 was shot down at a range of 213km. No one in the world can repeat this. No one," Voevoda Broadcasts experts emphasized.

The R-37M is the world's longest-range air-to-air missile, with a range of up to 300km, and a maximum flight speed of six times the speed of sound, making it a truly hypersonic weapon. This weapon is equipped on Russian fighter jets such as the MiG-31, Su-30SM, and Su-35S.

The R-37M missile shot down Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters, Su-25 attack aircraft, Su-24M front-line bombers and Bayraktar UAVs of Ukraine. Experts note that the R-37M has no equal in the world in terms of range, speed and altitude of the hit target.

The Ukrainian air force is largely equipped with outdated versions of Soviet-era aircraft. Russia believes that NATO aircraft will not be able to change the balance of power if they are transferred to Ukraine.

Russian aircraft capable of carrying the R-37M missile will be able to hit the F-16 at a very long distance. The range of the US fighter's AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is only 120km (compared to 300km for the R-37M). The Russian Su-30 and Su-35S are superior to the F-16 in close-range dogfights due to their maneuverability and large number of short-range missiles.

The Su-35 is a highly improved version of the Su-27 fighter, capable of carrying more than 7.7 tons of weapons on 12 hardpoints, along with a 30mm cannon, with a range of 1,500 to 4,500km. A Russian aerospace manufacturer said the Su-35 is a fighter with first-class technical specifications and characteristics.

According to TASS , the Su-35 has achieved certain successes in Ukraine.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/tiem-kich-su-35s-nga-ha-guc-mig-29-ukraine-tu-khoang-cach-hiem-co-20240730164620137.htm