*The new engine features a 7% higher power in comparison to the baseline model due to the usage of modern materials on the cooled blades.
*It retains the length and maximum diameter while increasing afterburner thrust to 9,000 kgf and dry weight to 1,145 kg.
* It also contains systems that reduce its infrared and optical visibility.
*Service life has been increased to 4,000 hours.
* remote control system.
*large-area (42 m² vs 38 m²) folding wing, adjustable center-line air intakes with retractable screens protecting the engines during operation from ground airfields.
*reinforced landing gear, hook, corrosion- protected reinforced fuselage made specifically for deck-based aircraft.
*featuring a new multi-function radar.
*a cockpit with monochrome display and use of the HOTAS (hands-on-throttle-and-stick) principle.