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 Front-Line Fighter Aircraft, Russia
WEBJul 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 …
Sukhoi Su-27 | History & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Armament includes radar-guided or infrared-homing (“heat-seeking”) air-to-air missiles, unguided air-to-ground rockets, conventional bombs and cluster bombs, and a gun firing 30-mm exploding shells. This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray. Technology Cars & Other Vehicles. F …
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker - Plane-Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 17, 2017 · The armament of the Su-27 is no less important, comprised by a 30mm Gryazev-Shipunov Gsh-3101 located at the starboard wingroot, and up to 10 hardpoint with capability of carrying up to 6000kg (13227,73 Lbs), which includes up to six medium-range R-27 (AA-10 ‘Alamo’ in NATO code) and 2-4 short-range heat-seeking R …
Su-27 Flanker Family Armament - MILAVIA
WEBAug 20, 2008 · Su-27 Flanker Family Armament Aircraft with 10 hardpoints (Su-27, Su-27UB, Su-27SK, Su-27UBK, Su-30KI)
Sukhoi Su-27 (Flanker) - Military Factory
WEBJun 8, 2022 · The Su-27 provided the Russian Air Force with an exceptional aircraft of considerable operating range and armament loadout. It was larger than the competing F-15 Eagle and, through its powerful nose-mounted radar, was given a tremendous scan-while-track ability against targets Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) - even at tree top levels.
Su-27 Flanker: The Unforgettable Russian Fighter Jet
WEBDec 18, 2023 · The Su-27 airframes can function autonomously in combat or in addition to deep-penetration strike platforms. Additionally, this platform can provide close ground support – a critical asset during...
Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' - MILAVIA
WEBAug 28, 2008 · The basic Su-27's primary armament consists up to six R-27R/ER semi-active radar homer or R-27T/ET heatseeking homer medium range air-to-air missiles, as well as four R-73 IR agile all-aspect short range air-to-air missile.
Sukhoi Su-27 - militaryplanes.co.uk
WEBThe SU-27, known as the flanker, is a Soviet twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi Aviation. It was designed to be competitive with the United States fighters of the time such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle. The SU-27 design is similar to the MiG-29 but larger.
Su-27 Flanker Sukhoi - Army Recognition
WEBIts standard missile armament for air-to-air combat is a mixe of Vympel R-73 (AA-11 Archer), Vympel R-27 (AA-10 'Alamo') weapons, the latter including extended range and IR guided models. More advanced Flanker variants (such as Su-30, -35, -37) may also carry Vympel R-77 (AA-12 Adder) missiles.
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