This detailed, illustrated look at the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft features complete discussions of its design, construction, and operational use, as well as all technical systems and weapons. Developed in the 1970s as a match for the American F-15 "Eagle," the aircraft remains one of the most important fighters in the current Russian arsenal, and has formed the basis for many variants including the Su-30, Su-34, and Su-35. Though larger than Russia's famed MiG-29, it is extremely maneuverable and considerably more powerful. The Su-27 can also fly at extremely high angles of attack-an ability it is fond of demonstrating at airshows, along with its legendary "Cobra" maneuver. The Su-27 remains in production, and nearly a dozen countries-including China, India, and Vietnam-currently operate this high-performance aircraft. The book is superbly illustrated with more than 210 color images, and includes more than thirty color aircraft profiles displaying color schemes.

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Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Inbunden
Författare: Andy Gröning - Motorbuch
Förlag: Schiffer Publishing
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 224 sidor
Mått (bxhxd): 222x285x23 mm
Vikt: 1386 gram
Illustrerad: Nej

Streckkod: 9780764356377
SKU: 809499