Egypt Abandons Su-35 for J-10, Senior Military Officials Reveal Three Gaps, Watching Live Makes Everyone Surprised!

In early July, an Egyptian senior officer publicly disclosed that the country had officially canceled a $2 billion order for 24 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia in 2020. Although the outside world generally believed this decision was mainly influenced by U.S. pressure, this rare public military assessment report revealed that the Su-35 has serious technical flaws in three core areas: radar, electronic warfare, and power systems, which cannot meet the operational needs of the Egyptian Air Force to deal with modern regional threats.

At the same time, Egyptian media reported that after the first practical exchange between the J-10C and the Egyptian Air Force during the "Civilization's Eagle" joint exercise in May 2025, the air force leadership evaluated this Chinese fighter jet as "surprisingly pleased." Egyptian technicians found that even the Chinese-made KLJ-7A active phased array radar on the Pakistan's JF-17 Block 3 outperformed the "Specter-E." The L-265 "Sibin" electronic pod of the Su-35 completely failed in simulated confrontation with Israeli aircraft.

The AL-41F1S engine, although powerful, is accompanied by a significant infrared radiation signal. Egyptian tests showed that the Su-35 is like a torch in the night in front of infrared detection systems, allowing opponents to easily lock onto it beyond visual range. The J-10C RKL-700A attack electronic pod is capable of actively suppressing enemy radars. The PL-15 air-to-air missile has a range of 200 kilometers, exceeding all U.S.-made missiles in the Middle East.

On May 7, the J-10C of the Pakistani Air Force shot down the Indian Air Force's Rafale, Su-30, and MiG-29 in a row, shocking international military observers. This was the final blow that Egypt could no longer maintain composure. The French Rafale had previously suppressed the F-35 in NATO joint exercises, and the J-10C's victory over the Rafale indirectly proved its ability to counter stealth fighters.

Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1837061321569412/

Statement: The article represents the views of the author himself.