Su-27 Flanker
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| Sukhoi Flanker | |
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| Type | Multi-Role Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi - USSR |
| Introduction | May 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Mumber built | Unknown |
| Crew | 1 |
- Dimensions
- Length:- 21.94m
- Wingspan:- 14.70m
- Height:- 5.93m
- MTOW:- 72,700lbs
- Performance
- Max Speed:- 1,550mph
- Max Range:- 3,680km
- Service Ceiling:- 59,090ft
- Climb Rate:- 60,040ft/min
- Armament
- 1x30mm cannon
- Mission-Specific Ordanace Can Include:-
- 10 x AA-8 Aphid air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-27R air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-27Ts IR Guided air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-27ERs semi-active radar air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-27ETs IR-guided air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-73s air-to-air missiles
- 10 x R-60s air-to-air missiles
- 6 x AA-10C Alamo air-to-air missiles
The Su-27 "Flanker" series of aircraft is regarded by most airplane aficionados as the ultimate in Russian fighter design. The Su-27 first appeared in the middle of the 1980's, completely taking NATO and American warplanners by surprise, prompting them to start developing their next generation of super aircraft. The Su-27 was billed as an ultimate bomber escort but also a fighter and interceptor that could more that hold its own.
