Go to the media bankSu-27 fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces. File photoMOSCOW, Oct 27The Russian Su-27 fighter, whose production began more than 30 years ago, continues to be relevant and may still be in service, despite the emergence of new models, according to The National Interest journalist Caleb Larson. «The legendary Sukhoi design bureau has achieved significant success in the development of aircraft for the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation, including the Cold War Su-27, which continues to be used decades after its creation. /4a85942f82ff5ceb93bc207a466760eb.jpg» />In Britain, they were afraid of the consequences of the incident with the Su-27 and reconnaissance aircraft. According to the author, this model of the Russian fighter can still be used in hostilities, which allows it to remain in service in the event of a conflict with an enemy «without stealth aircraft or advanced means of air defense». The article emphasizes that the Su-27 has «super maneuverability», since the aircraft is also capable of performing the «Pugachev cobra» — a spectacular aerobatics, in which an aircraft flying at low or medium speed sharply raises its nose, and then returns to its original course and accelerates. «The service life of many Soviet weapons of interest, including tanks and aircraft, has increased due to constant improvement. There is a dizzying array of Su-27 variants designed for both the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation «, Larson noted.
Russian Su-27s repulsed a simulated raid on the Kaliningrad regionThe author adds that the Su-27 was created as a direct competitor to the American aircraft of the F-14 and F-15 families, which is reflected in its powerful design. The combat vehicle has a top speed of around Mach 2.35 and has up to ten attachment points for rockets or bombs. The aircraft was conceived as a multi-role fighter, designed, among other things, to guard the air borders of the Soviet Union and protect against the invasion of American and NATO bombers. The secret of the long-term success of the Su-27, according to the journalist, is that it is a capable and maneuverable combat vehicle, which improved and turned into a wide family of aircraft that are still in service today.
