Sukhoi Su-27 - Wikipedia
The 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 family - Aircraft Recognition Guide
Find out how to recognise all the different versions of the Sukhoi Su-27, Su-30, Su-35 & Su-37 Flanker, Su-34 Fullback and Shenyang J-11/J-15/J-16, and learn what are the differences between the Flanker family and similar aircraft types like the MiG-29 Fulcrum, MiG-25, F-15 Eagle and F-14 Tomcat.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker - Plane-Encyclopedia
Feb 17, 2017 · Su-27 P (Su-27/ ‘Flanker B’) – The standard version yet lacking air-to-ground weapons control system and wiring. These units, denominated as Su-27, were assigned to the Soviet Air Defence Forces, an independent branch from the Soviet Air Force.
Su-27 Absolutely Dwarfs All Jets Around It At Its New Home - The …
Oct 26, 2023 · For an understanding of its size in broad terms, the Su-27 is roughly 72 feet in length, measures nearly 21 feet high, and has a wingspan of some 48 feet. To the Flanker’s immediate right, we see an early model Soviet Air Force Mikoyan MiG-29 A that is absolutely dwarfed by the big Su-27.
Su-27 FLANKER (SUKHOI) - aircav.com
Sep 3, 2000 · Basic information and diagram on how to identify the Su-27 Flanker.
Sky Rivals: The Su-27 Flanker’s Roar in the Cold War Skies
Jan 11, 2024 · The Su-27 was designed to carry up to 10 air-to-air missiles (AAMs), a testament to its envisioned role as a dominant force in aerial combat. Its first prototypes, known as ‘Flanker-A’, soared into the skies on May 20, 1977, with the refined ‘Flanker-B’ entering service in 1984.
Su-27 Flanker Sukhoi - Army Recognition
Aug 8, 2024 · The Su-27 is equipped with a Phazotron N001 Zhuk coherent pulse-Doppler radar with track-while-scan and look-down / shoot-down capability. The fighter also has an OLS-27 infrared search and track (IRST) system in the nose just forward of the cockpit with a 80–100 km range, which also incorporates a laser rangefinder.
Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' - MILAVIA
Aug 28, 2008 · Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker'. Role: air superiority fighter. Origin: Russia. Design: Sukhoi Design Bureau. Production: KnAAPO, IAPO (IAIA), NAPO. Variants: see variant overview. Operators: see operators list. NOTE BY EDITOR: As often the case with Russian weaponry, derivatives and/or certain export versions of the Su-27 have been given a new designation.
Sukhoi Su-27 (Flanker) vs Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum) Comparison
Shapes below depict aircraft from wingtip-to-wingtip / nose-to-tail assuming aircraft are being viewed from overhead perspective (the nose pointing towards the top of the screen). Helicopter widths include main rotor diameter.
Sukhoi Su-27 ‘Flanker’ (1977) - Weapons and Warfare
Jan 14, 2019 · The Su-27 features a prominent leading edge root extension (LERX) that provides additional lift, helping destabilize the heavy radar nose. The starboard wing root contains a 30mm (1.18in) cannon. The original ‘Flanker-B/C’ production models can carry weapons on a total of 10 external hardpoints: one on each wingtip, two under each wing, one ...