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.

Thus the oldest combat jets in Chinese service today are the country’s first fourth generation fighters the Su-27SKs. With an order for these jets placed in 1990, the Su-27SK was by far China’s heaviest, most capable and sophisticated combat aircraft when …

Feb 17, 2017 · Su-27SKM – A single-seat multi-role fighter for export, developed from the Su-27SK yet fitted with an advanced cockpit, more-sophisticated self-defence ECM and in-flight refuelling system. Su-27UBM – An upgraded Su-27UB. Su-27SM2 – An upgrade of the Su-27 into a 4+ generation fighter, featuring an Irbis-E radar, upgraded avionics and engines.

Jun 8, 2022 · Designed as a counter to the excellent American swing-wing Grumman F-14 "Tomcat" carrierborne fleet defender and the classic McDonnell Douglas F-15 "Eagle" air superiority fighter, the Soviet/Russian Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" became an instant classic when introduced into service during June of 1985.

Feb 17, 2025 · The Su-27SK loadout offers a comprehensive mix of firepower, agility, and versatility. Its extensive armament options, from the 30mm autocannon to advanced air-to-air missiles and precision-guided bombs , allow it to excel in a wide range of combat scenarios.

Su-27SK Flanker-B (export version): more than 140 exported to China. Manufactured in China as Shenyang J-11. Maximum speed: 2443 km/h (1319 knots, Mach 2.3) at high altitude.

Jul 16, 2021 · Su-27, codenamed by Nato as Flanker, is a twin-engine, highly manoeuvrable fighter aircraft that provides air superiority. It was designed by Sukhoi Design Bureau and manufactured by Irkut. The export version of the aircraft is known as the Su-27SK.

Mar 5, 2020 · A Su-27 ‘Flanker-B’ of the 582nd Fighter Aviation Regiment, part of the Soviet 4th Air Army based at Chojna, Poland, in 1990. In the same year this unit withdrew its 32 Su-27s from Poland and relocated to Smolensk, Russia, where it disbanded in 1992.

Nov 30, 2024 · The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed by the Russian Company Sukhoi. There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The first 'Flanker-A' prototypes flew on May 20, …

Sep 7, 2011 · The Su-27SK weapon control system provides for aerial, surface and sea targets designation, tracking and destroying with the air weapon in round-the-clock all-weather conditions.