I am FED UP with the constant allusions and sarcastic remarks by some here ( mostly the Brits) regarding the quality of the engineering, construction,training and operation of the Sukhoi in particular and Russia in general.
Fact is that Russia has always had and has a very Solid aviation industry with designs that have Always greatly surpassed any crap that the UK. ever produced.
After Russia was declared the most dangerous country for aviation, and after watching that Aeroflot Airbus depart with settled snow on the wing, our views on Russia are justified.
That being said, I was quite impressed with the Sukhoi.