| Su-27 Flanker | |
|---|---|
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| Origin |  Soviet Union Russian Federation
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| Role | Air superiority fighter Multirole fighter |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| Primary user |  Soviet Air Force Russian Air Force
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| General characteristics | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 21.9 m (72 ft) |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m (48.3 ft) |
| Height | 5.92 m (19.6 ft) |
| Loaded weight | 23,430 kg (51,650 lb) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed | 2,500 km/h (1,550 mph) |
| Range | 3,530 km (2,193 mi) |
| Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. series information | |
| Appearances | H.A.W.X. |
The Su-27 is a single-seat Russian built plane which is the basis for the Su-30 and Su-35 models.
In the near future, Captain Dmitri Sokov of Spetzgruppa Medved flew one out of the captured Vladikavkaz Airfield to escort the transports carrying nuclear warheads.
Notes[]
It is the recommended plane in Operation: Glass Hammer.
Real-world history[]
The Sukhoi Su-27 (Russian: Сухой Су-27) (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large United States fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle, with 3,530-kilometre (1,910 nmi) range, heavy aircraft ordnance, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability. The Su-27 was designed for air superiority missions, and subsequent variants are able to perform almost all aerial warfare operations. Complementing the smaller MiG-29, the Su-27 has its closest US counterpart in the F-15 Eagle.
The Su-27 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1985. The primary role was long range air defence against American SAC B-1B and B-52G/H bombers, protecting the Soviet coast from aircraft carriers and flying long range fighter escort for Soviet heavy bombers such as the Tu-95 "Bear", Tu-22M "Backfire" and Tu-160 "Blackjack".
References[]
- Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (Main, mobile)
- 'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 (Main, Wii)