The Su-27 Flanker is a single-seat, twin-engine Mach-2 class jet fighter originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, and designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large United States third generation fighters, with 3,530-kilometre range, heavy armament, sophisticated avionics, and high maneuverability. The Su-27 most often flies air superiority missions but is able to perform almost all combat operations. Complementing the smaller MiG-29, the Su-27's closest counterpart is the F-15 Eagle.
There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. The Su-33 'Flanker-D' is a naval fleet defense interceptor for use on aircraft carriers. Further versions include the side-by-side two-seat Su-34 'Fullback'strike/fighter-bomber variant, and the Su-35 'Flanker-E' improved air superiority and multi-role fighter. The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese license-built version of the Su-27.
- Kit No: 81713
- Kit Name: Su-27UB Flanker C
- Scale: 1:48
- Dimensions: Length: 470mm Width: 308mm
- Parts: 330+
- Photo-Etched Parts: 1
More Features
- The kit consists of over 330 parts
- Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
- Detailed cockpit
- photo-etched parts included