Vectored thrust at the ass end of the plane.
I am thinking that with the judicious addition of insecticides and herbicides into the fuel, this here SU 35 would be a marvelous crop duster for the broccoli, potato, and blueberry crops in Aroostook County.
Stand the Russki bird on her tail at about 1500 and fog 2-300 acres at a time. At the same time, when them cheap-ass Canucks in their Russki biplanes come by to steal my customers, I could let'em have it big-time! Border control, baby!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2tL-SZ5y_M
Now, let's talk price!
“Vectored thrust at the ass end of the plane.”
Is that what the protrusion is between the engine exhaust nozzles? I guessed that must be, in order to get the lever arm needed to maintain control during flat spins and tail slides.
Observations:
1) Don’t get into a guns only dogfight with this.
2) Aircraft losses due to stalls & spins should be non existent.
3) It looks like the offspring from an affair between an F-15 and an F-18 E/F...on a diet of Slim-Fast.
4) At least the Russians had the decency to add the F-4 smoke trail exhaust from time to time. Makes it easier to spot!
5) As a Red, White & Blue loyal American, it pains me to say this, but that is one good looking aircraft.
??? Search, acquisition & targeting radar? Range, Loiter time, Dash speed? Air to Air refueling? Air to air missile capabilities?