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Su-33 Flanker-D
Sukhoi · USSR
Derived from the Su-27, the Su-33 added "canards" (small forward wings) to provide extra lift and control during the slow, dangerous approach to a carrier deck. It also featured folding wings, a tailhook, and an aerial refueling probe for extended maritime missions.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,300 km/h (Mach 2.17) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F3 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 12x hardpoints for R-27 and R-73 missiles.