Su-35 shot down 8 times by PATRIOT? Here's why Russia's best fighter keeps falling

In this video, we examine modern warfare in Ukraine through the Su-35 vs Patriot confrontation, focusing on air defense, confirmed shootdowns, electronic warfare, military doctrine, and network-centric combat that are redefining air power in high-intensity conflicts.

In this analysis, we break down how the Su-35 Flanker-E, presented as Russia’s top fighter, is countered by the MIM-104 Patriot air-defense system with decades of operational experience. We analyze the interaction between sensors, ambush tactics, and command-and-control: Irbis-E radar, R-73, R-77, and R-37M missiles versus the AN/MPQ-65 radar and PAC-2 / PAC-3 interceptors, within the broader context of Ukraine, NATO integration, F-16 Fighting Falcon, NASAMS, and Link-16. You will see how networked air warfare turns Ukrainian airspace into a lethal environment for Russian aviation, why supermaneuverability no longer guarantees survival, the real limitations of Patriot, and the operational lessons shaping future conflicts.

⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Su-35 vs Patriot in Ukraine
01:10 – Origin and evolution of the Su-35
03:05 – Supermaneuverability: Cobra and Kulbit
05:00 – Su-35 sensors and missiles
06:40 – MIM-104 Patriot: radar and interceptors
08:20 – First confirmed shootdowns
10:00 – Bryansk ambush
11:40 – Shootdowns 2024–2025
13:00 – F-16, NASAMS, and network-centric warfare
14:10 – Lessons of modern warfare

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