What is the stinger on the SU-27?

The most striking difference is the Su-27’s signature centerline fuselage stinger, which protrudes well aft of the engine exhaust, and is entirely absent on the MiG-29, though this feature may not be apparent from all angles.

How can you tell the difference between a MIG 29 and a SU-27?

The difference between Su-27 and Mig-29 is weight,Mig has light weight characteristics Sukhoi has higher weight. Higher weight of Sukhoi relates to more fuel capacity than Mig ,it translates to greater range. Su-27 has better radar than Mig 29 so , performs better in Beyond visual range combat.

Has SU-27 been shot down?

The Su-27 entered Angolan service in mid-2000 during the Angolan Civil War. It is reported that one Su-27 in the process of landing, was shot down by 9K34 Strela-3 MANPADs fired by UNITA forces on 19 November 2000.

Is Su-27 better than F15?

Any variant of the Su-27 against any variant of the F15 (equal in time of creation) does the same thing – easily kills. Kills at long range, at short range, in 1-on-1 combat and group combat – there is no difference.

Does Su-34 have toilet?

Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter/bomber jet is in many ways a reworking of the older Su-27 model, but it includes some shockingly homey features, like a “toilet” and a “kitchenette.”

Why does the SU 33 have canards?

The SU33 has more wing area and canards to improve it’s maneuverabilty. Seeing as the carrier is slightly shorter than the Nimitz class, that extra bit of lift helps it leave the deck safely.

Which is better MiG or Sukhoi?

It is able to carry weapons on 12 hard points as compared to the MiG 8 hard points. The Su-35 has an additional 30\% more range. In terms of weapons, it could carry a much heavier and bigger weapons than the MiG such as the long range anti ship Brahmos missile as well as the much longer range R-27 missiles.

Was the F-15 used in Vietnam?

The F-15 can trace its origins to the early Vietnam War, when the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy fought each other over future tactical aircraft. This point was reinforced after the loss of two Republic F-105 Thunderchief aircraft to obsolete MiG-17s on 4 April 1965.

Has the F 22 been used in combat?

The F-22 has enjoyed the unusual distinction of holding an almost universally acknowledged dominance in the core air superiority mission for over a decade, and yet has not participated in a consequential way in any military conflict. It is the world’s best boxer, and yet can find no one to fight.

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