| The Sukhoi Su-27: Russia's Air Superiority and Multi-Role Fighter, 1977 to the Present Contributor(s): Gröning, Andy (Author), Motorbuch (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764356372 ISBN-13: 9780764356377 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Aviation - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union |
| LCCN: 2018937194 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" (3.00 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia - Chronological Period - 1970's - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Groning, Andy: - Andy Gröning is a trained tool mechanic and worked for twelve years as a professional soldier in the Bundeswehr, including six years as an engine mechanic on the MiG-29; he was present when the aircraft was retired. His primary interest is Soviet-Russian military aviation. |
