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The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a Soviet-origin twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large United States fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, with 3,530-kilometre (1,910 nmi) range, heavy aircraft ordnance, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability. The Su-27 was designed for air superiority missions, and subsequent variants are able to perform almost all aerial warfare operations. It was designed with the Mikoyan MiG-29 as its complement.
The Su-27 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1985. The primary role was long range air defence against American SAC Rockwell B-1B Lancer and Boeing B-52G and H Stratofortress bombers, protecting the Soviet coast from aircraft carriers and flying long range fighter escort for Soviet heavy bombers such as the Tupolev Tu-95, Tupolev Tu-22M and Tupolev Tu-160.
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Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
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- Wingspan 41.1ft (12.5m)
- Length 58.4ft (17.8m)
- Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 36,064lbs (16,358kg)
- Loaded Weight 46,281lbs (20,993kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.748
- Wing Loading 38.5lbs/ft2 (188.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,200.8ft2 (111.6m2)
- Drag Points 6323
Parts
- Number of Parts 256
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,029
