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Su-33 (Flanker-D)

Carrier-based air superiority fighterFielded 1988Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Su-33 (Flanker-D)
Photo: U.S. Navy photograph. · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeCarrier-based air superiority fighter
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerDesign: Sukhoi Design Bureau, Moscow, Russia Contractor: Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO), Komsomolsk-on-Amur, RussiaMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.19 m40 ftMed[1]
Wingspan14.7 m48 ftMed[1]
Height5.85 m19 ftMed[1]
Wing area67.80 m sqMed[1]
Empty weight18,500 kg40,785 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight29,940 kg66,006 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x modified Saturn AL-31KMed[1]
Thrust / power29,320 lb (130.42 kN) thrust eachMed[1]
Speed2,300 km/h1,429 mph · 1,242 ktMed[1]
Range3,000 km1,864 mi · 1,620 nmi3,000 km w/out refuelingMed[1]
Service ceiling17,000 m55,774 ftMed[1]
Protection
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints12 × external hardpoints with a capacity of up to 6,500 kg (14,300 lb) of ordnance, with provisions to carry combinations of Rockets, Missiles, and Bombs.Med[1]
Missile Systems: anti-air missilesAA-10 Alamo, AA-8 Aphid, AA-11 Archer, AA-12 Adder AAMsMed[1]
Missile Systems: anti-ship missilesAS-17 Krypton, Moskit ASM-MSS (SS-N-22 Sunburn)Med[1]
RocketsS-8, S-13 or S-25 podsMed[1]
Bombsup to 8 x 1,100 lb (500 kg) or 28 x 550 lb (250 kg)Med[1]
Armament1 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1; P-270 MoskitMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control RadarNIIP N011 multi-mode look-down shoot-down; or Phazotron Zhuk-27Med[1]
Variants
Su-27KCarrier-based version of the Su-27 designed for Project 11435 and Project 1160 aircraft carriers (heavy aircraft cruisers in Soviet classification).[1]
Su-27KIProject of a carrier-based version of the Su-27 designed for Project 11435 and Project 1153 aircraft carriers (heavy aircraft cruisers in Soviet classification).[1]
Su-27KPPProject of a two-seat carrier-based electronic-warfare aircraft.[1]
Su-27KRSProject of a two-seat carrier-based reconnaissance and target designation aircraft.[1]
Su-27KT/Su-27KTZProject of a carrier-based tanker aircraft.[1]
Su-27KUProject of a two-seat carrier-based trainer.[1]
Su-27KSHProject of a carrier-based attack aircraft.[1]
Su-28KProject of a two-seat carrier-based attack aircraft.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
1 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1Autocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
150 Rounds
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,800 rounds/min
P-270 MoskitSupersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Med[1]
Range
120–250 km75–155 mi · 65–135 nmi
Type
Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Guidance
Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing
Warhead weight
300 KG (660 lb) overall 150 kg (330 lb) explosive or 120 kt
Speed
Mach 3 (3,675 km/h)
Length
9.745 m
Summary

The Su-33 (Flanker-D) Russian Carrier-Based Air Superiority Fighter is an all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Su-33 (Flanker-D) Russian Carrier-Based Air Superiority Fighter, 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)