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.
Su-27 Flanker: Russia's Best Fighter Jet Ever
WEBJun 11, 2024 · The Su-27 "Flanker," designed by Sukhoi, is considered the best Soviet fighter of the Cold War. Emerging in the 1970s and 1980s as part of a high-low fighter mix, it was intended to rival...
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 Flanker - Plane-Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 17, 2017 · Su-27UBK – The export version of the Su-27UB two-seat version. Su-27K (Su-33 / ‘Flanker D’) – A carrier single-seat capable version featuring folding wings, high-lift devices and a tailhook arresting gear for carrier operations. Near 30 were produced.
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.
Sukhoi Su-27 (Flanker) - Military Factory
WEBJun 8, 2022 · The Su-27UB became the modernized two-seat trainer version. Su-27SM2 marked a 4th+ Generation Fighter upgrade to Su-27s in service with the Russian Air Force. These included technologies proven on the Su-35BM platform with more powerful radar and AL-41F1S engines. Su-27 Operators
Sky Rivals: The Su-27 Flanker’s Roar in the Cold War Skies
WEBJan 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.
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.
Su-27 Flanker: The Unforgettable Russian Fighter Jet
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Su-27 Flanker: The Unforgettable Russian Fighter Jet. Like many Soviet-era weapons and aircraft being deployed in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Su-27 fighter platform is being...
Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' - MILAVIA
WEBAug 28, 2008 · The Su-27 was designed by Sukhoi OKB as a heavy fighter for the Soviet Air Force (Voenno-Vozdushmiy Sily - VVS) and National (Homeland) Air Defense Forces (Protivo-Vozdushnoi Oborony - PVO) to regain air superiority over the F-15 Eagle operated by the US Air Force.