Can F-16 block 72 Outmatch Russian Su-35?

Can F-16 block 72 Outmatch Russian Su-35?

Can the Latest F-16 Outmatch the Russian Su-35?

Intro 00:00
1. Design 01:07
2. Performance  01:47
3. Radar & Avionics  02:56
4. Maneuverability 04:09
5. Firepower 04:54
BVR Engagement 06:11
WVR Engagement  07:19

The SU-35 dwarfs the F-16 in size, boasting dimensions that are approximately 47% longer in length, 61% larger in wingspan, and 12% taller in height. In contrast, the Viper's compact profile provides it with a lower radar cross-section, enhancing its stealth capabilities. The SU-35 is powered by a pair of afterburning turbofans, and boasts over 2 times higher engine thrust compared to the F-16v. The SU-35 can carry 58% more weight than the Viper. The flanker’s maximum speed of 1726 mph surpasses the F-16v's 1535 mph by a margin of 12%. This speed advantage provides the flanker with faster response times. As far as combat radius is concerned, the Russian aircraft’s combat radius of 994mi is almost 3 times greater than the Viper’s. This increased radius enhances its effectiveness in both offensive and defensive roles. The SU-35's exceptional service ceiling enables it to operate at an altitude 9000 feet higher than the F-16's. This could potentially play a significant role in spotting and engaging adversaries from higher altitudes. The Su-35 is equipped with Irbis-E Pesa radar, which can detect a target up to 217 mi (350 km). However, to ensure a 100% hit rate, the radar’s range is reduced to 62.14mi. The aircraft’s OLS-35 passive infrared search and track system locates and tracks airborne objects without emitting waves. While the Khibiny electronic warfare system disrupts and confuses opponent radar and communications. In comparison, the heart of the viper's avionics is its APG-83 Aesa radar. Which is based on the radars of F-22 and F-35. This radar can detect and track 20 targets from an impressive distance of 230mi (370 km). The Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod aids the pilot in precise ground target identification and tracking. While the Helmet-Mounted Cueing System facilitates weapon and sensor aiming with a wide field of view. The jet’s higher thrust-to-weight ratio of 1.13 further enhances its maneuverability. On the other hand, the F-16v is renowned for its exceptional maneuverability, earning it the nickname "Viper" for its snake-like agility in the air. But the SU-35 can accelerate and climb faster, making it more responsive in dogfights. The Su-35 is equipped with a total of 12 hardpoints, including 2 on the wingtips and 10 on the wings and fuselage. For long-to-medium range engagements, the Su-35 is armed with R-77 and R-27 missiles. The R-77 comes with an impressive range of 120mi (193 km), while R-27 has a maximum range of 110mi (177km).  For shorter distances, the flanker relies on the R-73 infrared guided missile. Equipped with thrust vectoring technology, this missile can hit its targets up to 75 degrees "off-boresight". Which means that these missiles can engage targets outside the direct line of sight. For dogfighting, the Su-35 is equipped with a 30mm cannon.  On the other hand, the viper is armed with a variety of missiles. For long range air-to-air engagement, the viper is armed with world famous Aim-120 amraam missile. The most recent version of the Aim-120D has an impressive range of 100mi. After firing this missile, the aircraft's main radar guides it until the mini radar on the nose of the missile takes over. This enables the pilot to maneuver beyond the enemy's radar detection range. For short-range engagements, the F-16 is armed with Aim-7 and sky Flash. The F-16 can also fire high-off boresight missiles like Aim-9X and Python. For close-range engagements, the aircraft has a powerful 20mm rotary cannon.  
Watch video for detailed conclusion in both BVR and WVR engagements.
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[Neo-uekt]

You have deliberately forgot about AWACs and ground based radars they can easily detect and track F-16 and can provide information to Su-35 or any other Russian fighter jets

[andreww]

You should have compared it with the new f15 the f16 isn’t really in the same category of fighter as a su35

[josephpacchetti]

Interesting & Comprehensive Video, I'd like to see the Su-35 vs the M-22 Raptor, THX Grid 88. 🇺🇸

[adissabovic]

The essential point is left out: in whose airspace the battle is taking place. Think air defense! :)

[YankeeVatnik]

su35 is a completely diffrent class. the only thing the f22 has on the su35 is stealth which isnt what it once was the su35 can pick the f22 up at bvr ranges. f16 is a suped up honda civic the su35 is a buggati

[phillipschneider]

If they are so good why are they not being used in Ukraine to take over the skies

[tomk]

This is not exactly apples to apples - F-35 is a heavy long range strike aircraft. F-16V is a light, cheap fighter.
A better comparison would be F-15EX.
Comparisons are a bit misleading as it would be system fight, Russians in defense and US in attack.
Also Su-35 does not have a true PESA radar - its a AESA - PESA hybrid.
Both in BVR and VVR Su-35 has clear edge.

[Stockfish]

Su35 has enormous range missiles. Actually su35 has longest range missiles in the world aswell as and excellent radar. Bvr also has excellent jamming systems. Its an absolute beast of the skies. Considering its radar etc i would say su35 bvr can challenge any jet in the world easly.

[obesaykario]

SU35 is better but Don't underestimate f16 and it's pilot which have been under constant rigorous training all around year compare to SU 35

[Eggys]

Isn't fair comparison.
Su 35 should be compared with f 15.

[nivrerabliv]

SU-35 is only impressive while doing airshows. Just saying.. LOL

[gyxkotf]

The Su-35 Irbis E radar has a target detection range of up to 360 - 400 km, radiation power of 20 kW. This is a record. The Su-35 is armed with R-37M air-to-air missiles with a range of 200 km. Modern modifications of the F-16 are equipped with AN AN/APG-83 SABR AFAR radar with a detection range of typical targets of 165 km, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder of various modifications with a maximum range of 96 km.
The pilot of the F-16 will not even understand who destroyed it.

[Wonders_of_Reality]

2:21 — Conversion mistake. Su-35: 2778 km/h — F-16: 2470 km/h. Long live metric!

[gelzamangitzaman]

Depends on the power of the radar.First one detect the other has a huge advantange.

[patrickwainaina]

You can only compare the Su 35 with F35

[sorennilsson]

I would argue that detection range and missile range is the only thing of importance here. The fact that the SU 35 detects the Viper first is not correct, the E warfare suite in the wiper is here the most important factor. I would argue that a it is a coin flip between the two.

[ahmedabdo]

السوخوي استطاعت استهداف طائرة أخرى من مسافة 213 كيلو متر وهذا خارج نطاق أي صاروخ أمريكي

[Freddie]

You can't really compare post Soviet era Jets against the F-16 as we don't really know how good the technology is in the SU-35 all we have is what Russia tell us. Maybe in 2024 these two birds will cross paths.

[dodoubleg]

All that maneuverability means squat for the SU-35. It’s all about radar, weapons systems, pilot training & a virtually unlimited military defense budget 🇺🇸. Sorry Russia 🇷🇺.

[DavorBalgavi]

Dude, with that CFTs that's on it F-16 isn't to going outmaneuver anything