The Sukhoi Su-27

The Sukhoi Su-27 (Су-27 in the Cyrillic alphabet) (NATO reporting name Flanker) is a jet fighter plane originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, and designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was intended as a direct competitor for the new generation of American fighters (which emerged as the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F/A-18 Hornet), with long range, heavy armament, and very high agility. The Su-27 most often flies air superiority missions, but is able to perform almost all combat operations. Its closest American counterpart is the F-15 Eagle.

From the Su-27 design came several related developments. The Su-33 Flanker-D is a Fleet Defense Interceptor that was developed from the Su-27 design for use on aircraft carriers. The main differences include a tail hook and canards. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and deep interdiction missions. Further versions include the Su-34 Fullback strike variant and the Su-35 Flanker-E improved air defense fighter.



Operational history
Su-27 carrying R-27 missiles.

The Su-27 has seen limited action since it first entered service. Ethiopian Su-27s reportedly shot down five Eritrean MiG-29s;[1][verification needed] in February 1999 and another on May 16, 2000.[2][3][verification needed] The Su-27s were also used in CAP (Combat Air Patrol) missions, suppression of air defense, and providing escort for fighters on bombing and reconnaissance missions.[4][verification needed]

In Angolan service, one Su-27 was shot down by a SA-14 MANPADS fired by UNITA forces on November 19th, 2000. Angolan Su-27 entered service in mid 2000.[1][5]

Recently, in the 2008 South Ossetia War, Russia was using Su-27s to gain airspace control over Tskhinvali, the capital city of South Ossetia.

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[Alexei55555]

i love su27

[bakzzx]

The su 27 beam than F15 it has been proved at competitions in Indian Air Force.

[gizzlegangster]

Yup The Su's were a big deal in the Ethio-Ertra war, Ethiopia Dominated the skies with the Su's

Big Up SU27

[PreludeH22A5]

@ooUooUoo sure you're right! thanks

[ooUooUoo]

@PreludeH22A5 so i found out who's the pilot

it's russian legend Anatoly Kvochur born in Ukrain and he became test pilot in soviet union and he still lives in moscow... that's probably why he was aloud to have ukraininan flag on his helmet...

but i do not belive that any new "none soviet" ukraininan pilot would be allowed to fly or fly maybe but to join russian acrobatic team...

[ooUooUoo]

@PreludeH22A5 i really don't get it... from all political news and everything russia and ukrain are not in brother-ish relationships... simple

relations between the two country's governments were even "hostile" during the (presidency of Yushchenkoeven

so your opinion doesn't help me with figuring out that ukrainian flag on his helmet

your and national opinion about ukrainians can be perfect, brother-ish...

but flying Su27 is not personal or national opinion, it's political opinion...

[PreludeH22A5]

@ooUooUoo Ok, I will reply in same style as you did:

dumbest thing i ever heard... In WW2 russians used russians too for many dirty things... And in chechen war some russians where fighting against russians (money talks)

But it does not mean russian is not a brother for another russian, same with ukranians- some of them are bastards, just like some russians are. Dont speak for all nation!

We all same lol

[ooUooUoo]

@PreludeH22A5 dumbest thing i ever heard... Russians used Ukrainian people in world war too for dirtiest things like charging in to MG fire

and in Chechen war some Ukrainians were fighting on Chechen side

if you think they are brothers let me tell you... your nation doesn't

so yea... that helmet is one big "?" for me too

for what i know there's not many chances of Russians allowing Ukrainian flying their acrobatic jet

[Loickpaint]

oh yeah, it's a very good video. I like this, but, what is the name of the music ?

[BatonoGruzin]

Su-27 vs Su-27

HUD video:

/watch?v=UZ7gYBpEsSw

[Marianivka]

whats the name of the music?

[172Baton]

Лидеры приходят и уходят,а народы остаются.Украине,России мира и процветания.Хорошее видео!Спасибо!

[Marianivka]

Maybe it was Ukrainain Pilot... then why would russian pilot wear Ukrainian Pilot Helmet?