Overview
The Su-27 combined long range, a large radar and outstanding agility, famously shown in the "Pugachev's Cobra" manoeuvre at air shows. It spawned a huge family including the Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, Su-35 and China's J-11.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 21.90 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.70 m |
| Height | 5.92 m |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 16,380 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 30,450 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,500 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.35 |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Combat radius | 1,340 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m |
| Rate of climb | 300.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 10 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Saturn AL-31F |
| Thrust (each) | 74.5 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 122.6 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Sergey Ryabtsev / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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