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Su-27-1M

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1990
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Su-27-1M

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
95
Air-to-Air Capability
97
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
92
Speed & Agility
98
Survivability
94
Reliability
90
Technology
88
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerZaporozhye State aviation repair factory
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
92
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
1/25
Cold War
1/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
95
Air-to-Air Capability
97
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
92
Speed & Agility
98
Survivability
94
Reliability
90
Technology
88
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Su-27-1M
Country
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
92
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1977
  • Service Entry Year1985
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolemultirole fighter/strike fighter
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelAL-31F
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)122
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)266
  • Thrust-to-Weight1.1
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel9,500 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed2,500 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.35 Mach
  • Cruise Speed2,100 km/h
  • Service Ceiling19,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,500 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb250 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length21.9 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height5.9 m
  • Wing Area62
  • Empty Weight16,600 kg
  • Loaded Weight21,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight30,600 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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