The Sukhoi Su-27 (Russian: ????? ??-27; NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a 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 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.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 44.4ft (13.5m)
- Length 46.5ft (14.2m)
- Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 17,581lbs (7,974kg)
- Loaded Weight 29,381lbs (13,327kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.294
- Wing Loading 49.7lbs/ft2 (242.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 591.3ft2 (54.9m2)
- Drag Points 4278
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 416
Russian : Сухой Cу-27