| Su-27 Flanker | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Description | ||
| Role | Air superiority fighter | |
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| First flight | 1977 | |
| Entered service | 1984 | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Produced | 680 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 21.9 m | |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m | |
| Height | 5.92 m | |
| Wing area | 62 m² | |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | 16380 kg | |
| Loaded | 23430 kg | |
| Maximum takeoff | 30450 kg | |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engine | ||
| Power (each) | ||
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.35 (2500 km/h ) | |
| Cruising speed | ||
| Range | 3530 km | |
| Ceiling | 18500 m | |
| Rate of climb | 300 m/s | |
The Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker is a single-seat, twin-engine Mach-2 class jet fighter originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, and designed by the Sukhoi. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large United States fourth generation fighters, with 3,530-kilometre (1,910 nmi) range, heavy armament, sophisticated avionics and high manoeuvrability. The Su-27 most often flies air superiority missions, but is able to perform almost all combat operations. Complementing the smaller MiG-29, the Su-27's closest US counterpart is the F-15 Eagle.
Developments[]
There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. The Su-33 ‘Flanker-D’ is a navy fleet defence interceptor for use on aircraft carriers. Further versions include the side-by-side 2-seat Su-34 ‘Fullback’ strike variant and the Su-35 ‘Flanker-E’ improved air defence fighter.
Armament
- 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 150 rounds
- 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) on 10 external pylons
- Up to 6 × medium-range AA missiles R-27, 2 × short-range heat-seeking AA missiles R-73
Gallery[]
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