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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker (Russian Knights)

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The Russian Knights (Russian: ??????? ??????, Russkiye Vityazi) is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force. Originally formed on April 5, 1991 at the Kubinka Air Base as a team of six Sukhoi Su-27s, the team was the first to perform outside the Soviet Union in September 1991 when they toured the United Kingdom. On December 12, 1995, disaster struck as three team jets flew in-formation into a mountainside near Cam Ranh, Vietnam during approach while en route to home from a Malaysian airshow during adverse weather conditions. The team now performs with four Su-27Ps and two Su-27UBs.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Mikoyan MiG-29 FULCRUM
  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 39.4ft (12.0m)
  • Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,296lbs (5,124kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,564lbs (6,152kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.644
  • Wing Loading 31.5lbs/ft2 (153.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 431.0ft2 (40.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2504

Parts

  • Number of Parts 79
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 334