Is Su-27 A copy of the F 15?

Is Su-27 A copy of the F 15?

Did you know that the Soviet-era Su-27 was built on US F-15 technology? Few know it, but one of the most mass-produced Soviet/Russian fighters, the Su-27, was based partly on American technology, which enabled it to set over 30 world records.

Is the Su-27 a good plane?

The Su-27 is a really great aircraft and a huge success of Soviet aviation, not only because it holds 27 absolute records. It is an exceptionally manoeuvrable machine, one of the most agile aircraft ever built.

Is Su-27 a fly by wire?

The Su-27 had the Soviet Union’s first operational fly-by-wire control system, based on the Sukhoi OKB’s experience with the T-4 bomber project.

Is SUG 35 better than MiG 35?

The Su-35, being a higher-end platform, is better equipped to be deployed against elite heavyweights such as F-2 Raptors while MiG-35 can still hold its ground against even higher-end adversaries, and also retaining considerable performance advantages.

When did the Su-33 Su-27K enter service?

Su-33 (Su-27K) is a carrier-based variant that first flew in May 1985, and entered service in the Russian Navy in 1994. The air regiment comprising 24 fighters of the type was formed up on Russia’s only operating aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov. The armament is similar to the basic Su-27, with 12 pylons.

Which is better Sukhoi Su-27 or Su-33?

Compared with the Su-27, the Su-33 has a strengthened undercarriage and structure, folding wings and stabilators, all for carrier operations. The Su-33 has canards and its wings are larger than the Su-27 for increased lift.

What kind of fighter is the Su-33 Flanker?

The Sukhoi Su-33 ( Russian: Сухой Су -33; NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is an all-weather carrier-based, single-seat, 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.

When did the Sukhoi Su-27 K first fly?

The first Su-27 K prototype, piloted by Viktor Pugachyov, made its maiden flight on 17 August 1987 at the NITKA facility; the second followed on 22 December. Flight tests continued at NITKA, where Su-27Ks and MiG-29Ks demonstrated and validated the feasibility of ski-jump operations.