Russia Turns to Old Missile Stockpile for Su-35S Frontline Missions

Russia Turns to Old Missile Stockpile for Su-35S Frontline Missions

Russia has equipped Su-35S fighter jets with older Soviet-designed R-27 air-to-air missiles for missions close to the front line in its war against Ukraine, according to Militarnyi on January 27.  The outlet said Russia’s Defense Ministry released footage showing a Su-35S carrying R-27 missiles instead of the newer R-77-1 that has been widely associated with Russian beyond-visual-range engagements during the war.  Every article pushes back agai…