No 6. Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker”
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Role | Air superiority fighter |
| Units built | 680 |
| Maximum speed | 2,500 km/h |
| Range | 3,530 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 1.09 |
A Mach 2-class jet fighter from Russia, the Su-27 was intended as a direct competitor to the US fourth generation fighters. It is able to perform almost all combat operations. A single Sukhoi Su-27 costs about $30 million.
The Su-27 has also been involved in a number of accidents, most notably during The Sknyliv Airshow, where it killed 85 spectators.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSr-L5ktczE[/youtube]
No 5. Sukhoi Su-30 “Flanker C”
| Introduced | 1996 |
| Role | Multi-role fighter |
| Maximum speed | 2,120 km/h |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 1.0 |
It is a dual-seater all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction fighter. Its cost ranges from $34 million to $53 million depending on the variant. It is currently in service with China, India and Vietnam among other countries.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIjBiDJy33c[/youtube]
