The Su-27 is one of the most imposing fighters ever built.
Su-27 Flanker Specifications
Primary Function:Air superiority fighter
Contractor:Sukhoi
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Two NPO Saturn AL-31F turbofans each rated at 17,857 lb (79.43 kN) dry thrust and 27,557 lb st (122.58 kN) with afterburning
Dimensions
Length:71 ft, 11.5 in (21.935 m)
Wingspan:48 ft, 2.75 in (14.7 m)
Height:19 ft, 5.5 in (5.932 m)
Weights
Empty:39,021 lb (17700 kg)
Maximum Takeoff:66,138 lb (30000 kg) — Flanker-B
Performance
Speed:Mach 2.35 (1,553 mph; 2500 km/h)
Ceiling:59,055ft (18,000m)
Range:N/A
Rate of Turn:22.5° / sec Sustained
28.5° / sec Instant
Armament
One 30 mm GSh-301cannon, up to 6,000 kg payload of missiles and bombs including AA-10 (Alamo) air-to-air missiles, AA-11 (Archer) air-to-air missiles, FAB-100
Su-27 Flanker Achievements
The Su-27 is one of the most imposing fighters ever built.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Su-27 Flanker’]