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Air ForcesRussia

Su-27 (Flanker)

Multirole fighter aircraftFielded 1985Pending verification

Also known as: Flanker A

Air ForcesRUS
Length 21.9 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole fighter aircraft
Alternative designationsFlanker A
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationAt least 13 countries
ManufacturerSukhoiMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length21.9 m72 ftMed[1]
Wingspan14.7 m48 ftMed[1]
Wing area62 m2Med[1]
Height5.92 m19 ftMed[1]
Empty weight16,380 kg36,112 lbMed[1]
Gross weight23,430 kg51,654 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight30,450 kg67,131 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × Saturn AL-31FMed[1]
Thrust / power75.22 kN (16,910 lbf) thrust each dry, 122.6 kN (27,600 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
Speed2,500 km/h1,553 mph · 1,350 ktMed[1]
Range3,530 km2,193 mi · 1,906 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling19,000 m62,336 ftMed[1]
G limits+9 GMed[1]
Rate of climb300 m/sMed[1]
Protection
EW countermeasuresActive Jamming PodMed[1]
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints10 external pylons with a capacity of up to 4,430 kgMed[1]
Missile SystemThe SU-27 is equipped with a variety of Missiles which include: R-27R/ER/T/ET/P/EP air-to-air missiles; R-73E AAMs.Med[1]
Rocket SystemThe SU-27 is equipped with a variety of Rockets which include: S-8KOM/BM/OM; S-13T/OF; S-25OFM-PUMed[1]
Bomb SystemThe SU-27 is equipped with a variety of Bombs which include: RBK-250 cluster bomb; RBK-500 cluster bomb.Med[1]
Armament1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannonMed[1]
Fire control
Navigation RadarN001 multi-mode pulse-DopplerMed[1]
Targeting SystemOEPS-27 electro-optical targeting systemMed[1]
IRSTOEPS-27 IRSTMed[1]
Radar Warning ReceiverSPO-15 Radar Warning ReceiverMed[1]
Variants
T-10 "Flanker-A"Initial prototype configuration.[1]
T-10SImproved prototype configuration, more similar to production spec.[1]
P-42Special version built to beat climb time records. The aircraft had all armament, radar and paint removed, which reduced weight to 14,100 kg (31,100 lb). It also had improved engines. Similar to the US F-15 Streak Eagle project.[1]
Su-27Pre-production series built in small numbers with AL-31 engine.[1]
Su-27S "Flanker-B"Initial production single-seater with improved AL-31F engine. The "T-10P".[1]
Su-27P "Flanker-B"Standard version but without air-to-ground weapons control system and wiring and assigned to Soviet Air Defence Forces units. Often designated Su-27 without -P.[1]
Su-27UB "Flanker-C"Initial production two-seat operational conversion trainer.[1]
Su-27SKExport Su-27S single-seater. Exported to China in 1992-1996 and developed into Shenyang J-11.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannonAutocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
150 Rounds
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,500–1,800 rounds/min
Summary

The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a Soviet-origin twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
AngolaChinaEritreaEthiopiaIndonesiaKazakhstanMongoliaRussiaUkraineUnited StatesUzbekistanVietnam
Sources
  1. Su-27 (Flanker) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import