Su-35 Super Flanker

The Su-35 Super Flanker^[1] (Su-35 スーパーフランカー)^[2] is a prototype fighter aircraft. It is an advanced development of the Su-27 Flanker-B featuring improved avionics and canards for increased maneuverability. In the real world, the Su-35 was previously known as the Su-27M before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

The Su-35 Super Flanker was featured in the earliest Ace Combat games, making its debut in Air Combat (erroneously named "Su-27" after its Soviet-era name) and its final appearance in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. The Su-35S Flanker-E replaced the Super Flanker in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon and every Su-35 appearance since.

History[]

In Air Combat and Ace Combat 2, the Su-35 saw notable use by Scarface Squadron during the Skully Islands insurrection and the Usean coup d'état. The remake of Ace Combat 2, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, did not feature the Su-35.

The Su-35 saw action on both sides of the Continental War. Erusea used a limited number of Su-35s in the latter stages of the war,^[3]^[4]^[5] and at least one ISAF Air Force pilot flew an Su-35 during Operation Autumn Thunder.^[6] One Erusean ace, Neujmin, also used this aircraft during Operation Noah's Ark.^[3]

Ofnir Squadron used four Su-35s during Operation Riverbed to engage the Razgriz Squadron. Razgriz shot down all of the Su-35s during an intense dogfight inside a canyon.^[7] Ofnir later used the S-32 instead of the Su-35 during Operation Arcadia.^[8]

Gameplay[]

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]

"Canard wings and improved avionics have been added to the already agile Su-27, resulting in unmatched aerial combat capabilities befitting the name "Super Flanker"."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of Su-27 Flanker. Each individual unit costs Ƶ21,200.

Statistics

Speed: 83

Mobility: 85

Stability: 73

Defense: 66

Air-to-Air: 93

Air-to-Ground: 56

Weapons

MSSL x80
XLAA x14

Colors

OS: Jagged-edged light blue, gray and white camouflage. Based off T-10M-3, the 3rd Su-35 prototype.
RZ: Razgriz paint scheme.
BL: Ofnir Squadron "aggressor" paint scheme. Gray body and radar dome with light grey nose section, designed to mimic an OADF F-16C Fighting Falcon.

Named Pilots

Ofnir Squadron

Gallery

Su-35 in hangar
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
A Su-35 in Belkan (Ofnir) colors

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies[]

"An exceptional multi-role fighter. High-tech canards provide superior maneuverability in air combat."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

It is unlocked after completing campaign mission 15: Emancipation. Costs 589,000 credits

Statistics

Speed: High
Air-to-Air: High
Air-to-Ground: Medium
Mobility: High
Stability: Medium
Defense: Above average

Weapons

GUN x850
MSSL x72
XLAA x18
UGBM x16

Colors

Standard: Jagged-edged light blue, gray and white camouflage. Based off T-10M-3, the 3rd Su-35 prototype.
Erusea: Wavy pattern three-tone snow camouflage based of the Su-27SKM.
Special: Tricolor Su-27PD livery, costs 766,000 credits

Named Pilots

Neujmin (Escort)

Gallery

ISAF color scheme hangar
Erusean color scheme hangar
Ace Neujmin color scheme hangar
Neujmin

Ace Combat 2[]

"Canard wings and improved avionics have been added to the already agile Su-27, resulting in unmatched aerial combat capabilities befitting the name "Super Flanker"."

― NamCollection museum;^[2] translation provided by Ace Combat 5

How to Unlock

Complete mission 13: Power Play on normal mode. Costs $200,000.

Statistics

Power: 90

Defense: 60

Mobility: 80

Stability: 70

Climbing Ability: 90

Air-to-Air: 80

Air-to-Ground: 80

Duration of flight: 20 minutes