A photo of the Su-35 multipurpose fighters appeared on the web, standing on the site of the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant. allegedly, this batch of Russian aircraft is intended for the Egyptian Air Force.
The picture was published on the social network VKontakte in the blog “War Syria Donbass Ukraine”. There is no description for the photo., has the following signature: “Photos of the Su-35S for the Egyptian Air Force leaked to the network. The first batch of birds is ready, and waiting for its new owner”. Where does this information come from, no explanation. In the picture you can see, least, three fighters with covers, covering the bow together with the cabin and air intakes. There are no markings on the planes..
It should be noted, that these are not the first pictures of Su-35 fighters, destined for the Egyptian Air Force. Last July, the bmpd blog reported, what's at Tolmachevo airport (Novosibirsk) spotters filmed the first five Su-35 fighters for the Egyptian Air Force during an intermediate landing. It has been argued, that the planes were flown to the European part of Russia for subsequent transfer to the customer.
It should be emphasized, that Cairo does not officially confirm the conclusion of a contract for Russian Su-35s, although there are rumors about it 2019 of the year. What does Egypt have to do with this deal twice “pressed” American State Department, demanding to abandon the purchase of aircraft. Recently, an article appeared in the Polish press about an air battle between a Russian Su-35 and a French Rafale., both aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force. It has been argued, that the Russian fighter lost to the French. Egypt has not commented on this message..
Today we know, again from unofficial sources, that Russia and Egypt 2018 year allegedly signed a contract for the supply of the Egyptian Air Force 24 Su-35 fighters (according to other sources – 26 aircraft). The first fighters were to be handed over to Cairo at the end 2020 of the year, the contract must be completed in full 2023 year.
When, if Egypt really bought Russian Su-35s, then it became the second country after China, received aircraft data. Indonesia can be ignored, since the contract for 11 Su-35 fighters finally “hovered” and is unlikely to be implemented..
