No 4. Sukhoi Su-33 “Flanker-D”
Introduced | 1994 |
Role | Multi-role fighter |
Units built | 24+ |
Maximum speed | 2,300 km/h |
Range | 3,000 km |
Service ceiling | 17,000 m |
Thrust to weight ratio | 0.83 |
This fighter is a derivative of the Su-27. The difference between the two is that the Su-33 is capable of operating from aircraft carriers and air refueling as well. Currently, Russia is the sole operator of this fighter jet.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-c6iqsiaTI[/youtube]
No 3. Sukhoi Su-32 “Fullback”
Introduced | Expected to operational in 2010 |
Role | Fighter-bomber |
Units built | 12 |
Maximum speed | 1,900 km/h |
Combat radius | 1,100 km |
Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
Thrust to weight ratio | 0.68 |
Intended to replace the Sukhoi Su-24 and the Tupolev Tu-22M, the Su-32 is an advanced Russian bomber aircraft. A single Su-32 costs around $32 million dollars.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQ-IFQm62M[/youtube]