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.It was intended as a direct competitor for the large US fourth-generation jet 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. The Su-27SM3 is the most advanced aircraft from the original Su-27 single-seater line. But Russia also fields significant numbers of advanced variants of the dual-seat Su-30: The Su-30M2 and Su-30SM.
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Sukhoi Su27SM3 Russia Air Force Aviation Photo 4554549
Note: 1600px. Русские Витязи / Russkije Witjazi flying at the celebrations of 100 years of the Russian Air Force. March 2, 2019. Sukhoi's main factory in Komsomolsk-upon-Amur (KAZ) has completed shipments under the Russian defense ministry orders for the Su-27SM3 single-seat multirole fighter, representing. These units, denominated as Su-27, were assigned to the Soviet Air Defence Forces, an independent branch from the Soviet Air Force. Su-27 UB ('Flanker C') - The initial production of a two-seat operational trainer. Su-27SK - The single-seat export version of the Su-27S, delivered to China in the mid 90's. 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 known as the Su-27SK. The aircraft is equipped to operate autonomously in combat over hostile territory, in escort of.
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Sukhoi Su27SM3 Russia Air Force Aviation Photo 2337968
Military Watch is a provider of reliable and insightful analysis into military and military related affairs across the world. From Asia-Pacific tensions to conflict in Europe and Africa, an understanding of military developments is key to fully comprehending foreign relations and politics today. The Su-27SM3 is an upgraded version of the Su-27 aircraft, with performance largely close to the Su-35S, the main difference being in the installation of engines AL-31F-M1 with 13,500 kgf thrust. Sukhoi Su-27. The Su-27 Flanker is a Soviet / Russian single-seat fighter aircraft made by Sukhoi. It first flew on 20 May 1977, and was introduced on 23 August 1990. [1] It was first made by the Soviet Union as a fighter, but now it is in the Russian Air Force. It can hold up to 10 guided Air-to-Air medium-range R-27E or short-range R-73 or. The Su-27SM3 and Su-30M2 jet fighters of the air mixed regiment stationed in the Krasnodar region, Southern Military District, carried out training flights. At the Andreyevsky training ground, the Su-27 SM3 and Su-30M2 jet fighters have successfully carried out missile and bombing raid in complicated weather conditions.
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Sukhoi Su27SM3 Russia Air Force Aviation Photo 4777085
The fighters were produced shortly before production lines for the Su-27 were permanently closed in favor of production of their successor the Su-35, and used the same Irbis-E radar as the Su-35. The Irbis-E provides overwhelmingly superior situational awareness relative to older Su-27 variants, and can track up to 30 airborne targets simultaneously and engage up to eight. The Su-27SKM has a top speed of 1,400 km/h (869 mph) at sea level and 2,430 km/h (1.509 mph) at high altitude; the service ceiling is 18.000 m (59,055 ft) and the ferry range 3,680 km (2,285 miles). The maximum weapons load of 8,000 kg (17,640 lb) is carried on ten hardpoints. The operational G limit is 9 Gs.
Sukhoi Su-27SM3. There are 78 photos of Version Sukhoi Su-27SM3 for Aircraft Generic Type Sukhoi Su-27 in the Airliners.net database. In 1999 a contract was signed for an additional delivery of Su-27UBK twin-seater trainers, reportedly the order consisted of 20 aircraft. The latest Flanker purchase by China are about 50 Su-30MKK multi-role fighters. In January 2003 a contract was signed for 24 improved Su-30MK2 (Su-30MKK2) multi-role Flankers.
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Russian Military News in English Su27SM3 with pod
The Su-27, referred to by NATO as the Flanker, was meant to compliment the long-running MiG-29. In many ways the Su-27 has proven itself as more than a match for the F-15 Eagle and has surpassed expectations in terms of performance and thrust-to-weight ratio. The biggest question, though, is whether it is a match for the F-22 Raptor. Su-27SM/SM3 Flanker J - 2013, 12x by 2015, Upgr Su-27S/P Russia [1992-] Type: Fighter Min Speed: 350 kt Max Speed: 920 kt Commissioned: 2013 Length: 21.9 m. Empty Weight: 16300 kg Max Weight: 30450 kg Max Payload: 8000 kg Propulsion: 2x AL-31FM-1 Sensors / EW: - OLS-27 [IRST] - (Izdeliye 36Sh) Infrared, IRST, Imaging Infrared Search and.