Su-33 D Flanker Naval Variant

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The Sukhoi Su-33 (Flanker-D) is a carrier-based air superiority fighter primarily used by the Russian Navy, specifically operating from the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov starting in the mid-1990s. It saw its first combat deployment in 2016 during the Syrian civil war, striking ISIS and Al-Nusra targets from the Mediterranean. 
 
Key Operational Details:
Carrier Operations: The Su-33 was designed for the Russian Navy's aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov.
Combat Employment: In November 2016, Su-33s were deployed from the Admiral Kuznetsov off the Syrian coast for combat missions, targeting rebel-held provinces.
Failed Exports: China previously explored purchasing the aircraft but ultimately developed their own derivative, the Shenyang J-15. 
 
While designed for the Soviet Navy, the collapse of the USSR meant it only ever operated under the Russian Federation flag, primarily from the Admiral Kuznetsov.