Su-27 S Flanker
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The Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" was primarily developed as an air-superiority fighter for the Soviet Union, entering service in 1985 to counter U.S. F-15s. Following the1991 Soviet collapse, it became the main fighter for Russia and Ukraine, and saw widespread export to China, Angola, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other nations.
Key Areas of Use and Deployment:
- Soviet Union/Russia: Introduced in 1985, it served as the primary, long-range interceptor and air-superiority fighter, later upgraded to Su-27SM/SM3 standards. Used extensively by the Russian Knights aerobatic team.
- Ukraine: Inherited around 70-72 Su-27s after 1991, with many later modernized (Su-27S1M/P1M) and utilized in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
- China: An early export customer (1991), China operated the Su-27 and later produced it under license as the Shenyang J-11.
- International/Export Operators: Angola, Belarus, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
- Conflicts/Actions: Used in the Ethiopia-Eritrea War, in Angola, and heavily featured in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
The Su-27 also served as the basis for the advanced Su-30, Su-33, and Su-35 variants.
