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Sukhoi Su-27
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SukhoiSu-27

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1985
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SukhoiSu-27

Sukhoi Su-27
Sukhoi Su-27 Photo: Tibboh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
95
Air-to-Air Capability
98
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
88
Speed & Agility
97
Survivability
95
Reliability
90
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKomsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1985–2010
Operators14 countries
Quantity680
Data Quality87%
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
98
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
88
Speed & Agility
97
Survivability
95
Reliability
90
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi Su-27
Country
Production
1985–2010
Quantity
680
Operators
Conflicts
💰 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, air superiority fighter
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeSaturn AL-31F
  • Engine ModelAL-31F
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)74.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)122.6
  • Thrust-to-Weight1.09
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringYes
  • Internal Fuel9,400 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,500 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.35 Mach
  • Cruise Speed950 km/h
  • Stall Speed240 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,500 m
  • Ferry Range3,530 km
  • Combat Radius1,300 km
  • Rate of Climb300 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length21.9 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height5.93 m
  • Wing Area62.04
  • Empty Weight16,380 kg
  • Loaded Weight23,700 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight33,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built680
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1985Production started
  3. 2010Production ended
41
years in service
25
years in production
680
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SUKHOI SU-27 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Sukhoi Su-27 1985
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06 / Operators
📖 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.
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.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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