The Sukhoi Su-27: Russia's Air Superiority and Multi-Role Fighter, 1977 to the Present (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764356377)

This detailed, illustrated look at the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft features complete discussions of its design, construction, and operational use, as well as all technical systems and weapons. Developed in the 1970s as a match for the American F-15 "Eagle," the aircraft remains one of the most important fighters in the current Russian arsenal, and has formed the basis for many variants including the Su-30, Su-34, and Su-35. Though larger than Russia's famed MiG-29, it is extremely maneuverable and considerably more powerful. The Su-27 can also fly at extremely high angles of attack--an ability it is fond of demonstrating at airshows, along with its legendary "Cobra" maneuver. The Su-27 remains in production, and nearly a dozen countries--including China, India, and Vietnam--currently operate this high-performance aircraft. The book is superbly illustrated with more than 210 color images, and includes more than thirty color aircraft profiles displaying color schemes.

Author: Andy Gring, Motorbuch
ISBN-10: 0764356372
ISBN-13: 9780764356377
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 1.00d