Was impossible to adequately fit the DIRCM component within the space available apparently. Having early warning can let pilot take necessary response, as opposed to being blind to the threat.

Thanks TR1. It is a pity, it seems a humble Mi-8 is better protected against MANPADS than a Su-25…

New in the forum, greetings to all!

stealthflanker, I read some weeks ago that the Russian SMs were indeed going to receive the Irbis among other upgrades, guess this would be rather easy to sell to other air forces as well, in order to keep their Flankers up to date. If Indonesia is going to receive the Su-35 itself, then it would make even more sense as a mid-term update package.