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Su-27 Flanker (T-10)
Sukhoi · USSR
The Su-27 was a radical departure for Sukhoi. It utilized a "blended wing" design and fly-by-wire technology to achieve extreme maneuverability. It was built for long-range interception and to carry a massive payload of 10 air-to-air missiles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,500 km/h (Mach 2.35) |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Ceiling | 19,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 10x hardpoints for R-27 and R-73 missiles.