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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Su-27-1M
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Hardpoints9
- Weapons Payload8,000 kg
- Internal Gun1×30 mm GSh‑30‑1 cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarN001M Volkov
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Cold War
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 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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