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.

Apr 20, 2012 · su-27smk Proposed modernized export version based on the Su-27SK variant incorporating some of the improvements of the Su-27K and Su-27M. Phase I: increase internal fuel capacity to 9965 kg by fitting larger fuel cells, enable two 2,000 litre drop tanks, retractable refueling probe, increase number of hardpoints from 10 to 12, and modified ...

Jan 1, 2020 · Dubbed the Su-27SMK (Su-27SK modernised), the aircraft is the second platform to have been prepared under an agreement between Russia's Sukhoi design bureau and the KnAAPO manufacturing plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The Su-27SMK (NATO reporting name of Flanker B) is possibly meant to be the Su-27SKM, an updated version with improvements like an advanced cockpit, mid-flight refueling, and improved ECM. This plane was known as the Su-27B Flanker in Airforce Delta and simply the Su-27 Flanker in Airforce Delta...

Dec 7, 2022 · The Su-27SM was based around an updated fire-control system and made its first flight in prototype form in December 2002 at Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in the Russian Far East. The first upgraded Su-27SMs began to return to service in late 2004 and they started to be deployed to Belbek Airbase in newly annexed Crimea in 2014.

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.

Su-27 commences air defense duties with the 60th IAP-PVO at Dzemgi AB. First batch of six Su-27 enter service with first VVS unit, 831st GvIAP, Mirgorod, Ukraine. Six Su-27 delivered to the 941st IAP-PVO at Klip-Yavr AB, Kola Peninsula. First four Su-27 delivered to the Russian Naval Aviation's 100th IIAP at Novofyodorovka AB, Saki.

Aug 28, 2008 · MILAVIA Aircraft - Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Information about Russia's high performance Su-27 Flanker fighter with pictures, specifications, history, variants, operators.

Su-27SMK: Single-seat multirole fighter based on the basic Su-27SK, and not the Zhuk-equipped Su-27SM; revealed 1995. Compared with Su-27SK, has 12 instead of 10 hardpoints; 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) weapon load; state-of-the-art nav system, including long-range radio nav, GPS, multichannel comms and latest ECM; larger internal wing fuel tanks and ...

Oct 5, 2021 · One of the military stars at the Paris Air Show 2005. Note: MAKS 2007 - This SKM goes to the Indonesian Air Force. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation …