Sukhoi Su-27 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sukhoi Su-27 (Russian: Сухой Су-27; NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a Soviet-origin twin-engine supersonic supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi.
Sukhoi Su-27 | History & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Sukhoi Su-27, Russian air-superiority fighter plane, introduced into the air forces of the Soviet Union beginning in 1985 and now one of the premier fighters of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, India, China, and Vietnam. Versions of the plane are built under license in China and India.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker - Plane-Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 17, 2017 · The Su-27 was purposed, at the same time, at countering not only the Eagle but also the F-14 Tomcat, as well as to complement the Mig-29, as the latter’s role was as tactical superiority fighter, dealing with NATO fighters and strike aircraft. It would operate also as bomber escort.
The Russian Jet That Fights for Both Sides | Smithsonian
WEBMar 11, 2022 · The Su-27 is Ukraine’s long arm, an offensive fighter with great range and the capacity to carry nearly 10,000 pounds of bombs, rockets, and missiles.
Sukhoi’s Su-27 Flanker Russia’s primary fighter - Key.Aero
WEBAug 14, 2024 · For more than three decades Sukhoi’s Su-27 Flanker has been Russia’s primary fighter and a symbol of the nation’s prowess for building highly capable fighters and securing export contracts from around the world. Piotr Butowski presents the …
Why the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Has Withstood the Test of Time
WEBMay 19, 2022 · The Sukhoi Su-27, nicknamed the “Flanker” by NATO, is a Soviet-made aircraft that has withstood the test of time and continues to perform in almost all aerial warfare operations.
The Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker, the masterpiece of Soviet Design that …
WEBApr 4, 2022 · Designed to duel with Sparrow equipped F-15s in the plains of Central Europe, the Su-27 compensated for lower Soviet missile electronics tech by having a potential warload of up to a DOZEN Air to Air Missiles.
Sukhoi SU-27UB “FLANKER-C” TRAINER - National Museum of the …
WEBThe Soviet-designed Su-27 all-weather fighter-interceptor was created to counter the American McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. This two-seat trainer version, designated Su-27UB, entered USSR service in 1986 and still flies with Russian forces and other nations. Its NATO name is Flanker-C.
Sukhoi Su-27: The Peak Of Soviet Aeronautical Design
WEBNov 18, 2023 · The Sukhoi Su-27, developed by the Soviet Union, was just one unique model of fighter jet that accomplished incredible things. The Su-27 aircraft has a long history, and continues to be...
Aircraft Museum - Su-27 'Flanker' - Aerospaceweb.org
WEBMar 24, 2011 · Marking a major improvement in the quality of Soviet fighters, the Su-27 is a long-range air superiority fighter comparable to the US F-15 in size and mission. The Su-27 is equipped with an analog fly-by-wire control system, a powerful pulse-Doppler radar, and up to ten air-to-air missiles giving it a potent look-down shoot-down capability. The ...
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