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O.k. ,,, but as far as I know, the PLAAF is not known for faking their serials - pretending to not show, to hide or ps or remove them; YES - but not to apply faked numbers.
BY the way ... my Japanese is even worse than my Chinese but does he say 23063~23066 ??
Back to my number-obsession:
It seems as if this guy noted that the number of the Chinese SU-35SK seems to be 23063 or 23066. And that there are reports that following the military reform, the PLA Air Force again changed their serial-number rules so that it becomes impossible to decipher by the conventional method.
Anyone with some more information ???
Even more concerning the PLAAF's acquisition of the Su-35 an interesting interview with Xu Yongling, Chief test pilot of the J-10 was posted some time ago regarding the J-20, the Su-35 and various other questions:
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/j-20-5th-gen-fighter-thread-v.t7303/page-208#post-401562
Regrettably the video has been removed since then.
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•In talking about Su-35: Su-35 purchase is to satisfy immediate needs. Tech wise China could mainly learn from its flight control, especially its "low-speed all-situation super manoeuvrability" which is the only example in the world. It also achieved this manoeuvrability without canards, something that China is unable to achieve today.
•The deal on Su-35 depends on the political situation between China/Russia/US. In addition, China is not going to buy a lot but wants to get it in a hurry, so it has very little bargaining power as a buyer. As a result of these complicating factors, whether the deal can go through is highly uncertain, it could happen next month or it could keep dragging on, or it may never go through.
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