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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker development came about in response to the need for Russia to meet the advances in technology of U.S. aircraft.
The Su-27 Flanker prototype first flew in 1977 with production aircraft deployed with the Russian Air Force in the mid 1980's.
The aircraft employs extensive use of titanium in its fuselage to keep weight down. The fuselage acts as a lifting body. This enables wide separation between the aircraft's two engines, improving intake airflow, and safety should one engine become disabled.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers are definitely a fighter pilot's aircraft, with an abundance of power and relatively light wing loading. These qualities make for a fast accelerating, highly maneuverable aircraft. It was the first aircraft to perform the cobra maneuver.
The newest versions of the aircraft incorporate thrust vectoring engines and canards which further enhance their maneuverability. These aircraft, equipped with the latest radars and weapons systems, are among the most capable aircraft in the world.
In addition to Russia, Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker aircraft are used in the Angolian, Belarussian, Chinese, Ethiopian, Indian, Indonesian, Kazakhstani, Syrian, Vietnamese, Ukranianean, and Uzbekistani air forces.
The rc airplane pictured above is the rc Su-27 Flanker for sale by Nitro Planes. It comes ready to fly including radio. Wingspan is 31", length is 43". Powering it are a pair of B2105-31S motors turning 64 mm fans.
Ultrafly has a rc Su-27 Flanker. It has a w/s of 26" and a length of 36". Power is by a speed 400 or an equivalent brushless motor.
In the first picture below is the rc Su-27 Flanker radio control airplane by AKM. It comes as a laser cut kit. The wing span is 56" and the length is 65". It is powered by an OS 91 FX motor in the nose.
Ikarus has a 30" wingspan, 41" length profile model rc Su-27 Flanker model for sale made of Depron. Power is from a speed 400 pusher prop motor.
Walkera has an EPP Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker rc foamy for sale. It is powered by two 380 size motors driving ducted fans and has a 42.5" wing span.
Parkjets has the plans for a foamy 24" wingspan Su-27 Flanker RC. Power is by a single electric motor pusher prop.
In the last picture below is the 1/8 giant scale Su-27 Flanker rc for sale from Aviation Design, built by Ricardo Gomez. It has a length of 108" with a wing span of 72". Twin turbines supply the power. Recommended engines are AMT Mercury HP, RAM 750 - 1000, or Jet Cat 80 -120. All up weight is around 40 lbs.
Jet Tech has a rc giant scale Su-27 Flanker jet. It has a length of 109" with a 70" wing span. Power can be from two turbines producing 15 to 28 lbs.of thrust each.
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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
