The Su-27 (NATO codename Flanker B) is a highly-agile, supersonic, twin-engine air-superiority fighter. A mainstay of modern Russian combat aviation, the Su-27’s primary role is as a long-range interceptor, but it is also a superb dogfighter. The Flanker B can carry up to twelve air-to-air missiles - usually a mix of short range R-73s (AA-11 Archer) all-aspect IR and medium-to-long range R-27s (AA-10 Alamo). It also has a fearsome 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon and can deliver unguided bombs, CBUs and rockets in the ground attack role.
Equipped with a powerful (‘Slot Back’, Russian ‘Mech’ or ‘Sword’) pulse doppler radar for optimum lookdown-shootdown capability, the Su-27 also has cutting-edge Infrared Search and Track (IRST) for the passive detection and engagement of aerial targets.
Powered by 2 × Saturn AL-31F turbofans each producing 16,910 lbf of dry thrust and 27,560 lbf with afterburner, the Flanker B has a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h (1,550 mph or Mach 2.35) at altitude and 1,400 km/h (870 mph or Mach 1.13) at sea level and a searing 59,000 ft/min rate of climb. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 62,500 ft and an exceptional range of 3,530 km (2,193 mi; 1,906 nmi) at altitude and 1,340 km (800 mi; 720 nmi) at sea level.
Fast, agile and superbly equipped, the Su-27's ability to maneuver at very slow speed and with a high angle-of-attack make it a dangerous opponent in air combat. Take on the DCS: F-15C Eagle - and see who comes out on top. The J-11A aircraft featured in the game is a Chinese variant of the Russian Su-27 with minor radar modifications and the ability to use R-77 active air-to-air missiles.
The basic Su-27 cockpit layout consist of analogue instruments, HUD and head down display to display data from radar and electro-optical sight (IRST). On both sides of the HUD control panel, there are sensors for the helmet-mounted target designator system. On the right side below the Head Down Display the RWR indicator is placed.
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Takeoff weight: - normal (including 2xR-27R + 2xR-73, 5270 kg fuel), kg - maximum, kg |
23,430 30,450 |
| Maximum landing weight, kg | 21,000 |
| Max landing weight, kg | 23,000 |
| Maximum internal fuel, kg | 9,400 |
| Maximum ordnance, kg | 4,430 |
| Service ceiling (without external ordnance and stores), km | 18.5 |
| Maximum flight speed at sea level (without external ordnance and stores), km/h | 1,400 |
| Max Mach (without external ordnance and stores) | 2.35 |
| G-limit (operational) | 9 |
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Maximum flight range (with missiles 2xR-27R, 2xR-73 launched at half distance): - at sea level, km - at height, km |
1,340 3,530 |
| Maximum airborne time, hours | 4.5 |
| Take-off run at normal takeoff weight, m | 450 |
| Landing run at normal landing weight (with braking parachute), m | 620 |
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Aircraft dimensions: - length, m - wingspan, m - height, m |
21.9 14.7 5.9 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Number and type of engines | 2xAL-31F |
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Thrust: - in afterburner, kgf - at full power, kgf |
12,500 7,670 |
Guns: 1 x 30 mm GSh-301 cannon, 150 rounds
Up to 6 x R-27R SARH air-to-air missiles
Up to 6 x R-27ER SARH air-to-air missiles extended range
2 x R-27T IR air-to-air missiles
2 x R-27ET IR air-to-air missiles extended range
Up to 6 x R-73 IR air-to-air missiles
