The Su-27 Flanker is a single-seat, twin-engine Mach-2 class jet fighter originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, and designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was intended as a direct competitor for the largeUnited Statesthree generation fighters, with 3,530-kilometre range, heavy armament, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability. The Su-27 most often flies air superiority missions, but is able to perform almost all combat operations. Complementing the smaller MiG-29, the Su-27’s closestUScounterpart is the F-15 Eagle.

There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. TheSu-33 ‘Flanker-D’is a naval fleet defense interceptor for use onaircraft carriers. Further versions include the side-by-side two-seatSu-34 ‘Fullback’strike/fighter-bomber variant, and theSu-35 ‘Flanker-E’improved air superiority and multi-role fighter. TheShenyang J-11is aChineselicence-built version of the Su-27.

Item No 81713 Item Name Su-27UB Flanker C Bar Code 6939319217134 Scale 1:48 Item Type Plastic Model Aircraft Kit Model Dimension Length: 470mm Width: 308mm Total Plastic Parts 330+ Total Sprues 20 sprues , upper hull , lower hull and tires Chromeplate Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Released Date 2017-09 More Features the kit consists of over 330 parts
-Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
-Detailed cockpit
-photo etched parts included