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ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCE RUSSIAN JET FIGHTER Sukhoi Su-35

Sukhoi Su-35 FLANKER E The first variant was designed during the 1980s as an upgrade of the Su-27, and was initially known as the Su-27M . This derivative incorporated canards and a multi-function radar that transformed the aircraft into a multi-role aircraft, and was structurally reinforced to support its heavier weight. The first prototype made its maiden flight in June 1988. As the aircraft was not mass produced due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, Sukhoi re-designated the aircraft as Su-35 to attract export orders. At the same time, the fifteen aircraft produced were used for tests and demonstrations; one example had thrust-vectoring engines installed, and the resultant Su-37 was used as a technology demonstrator. A sole Su-35UB two-seat trainer was also built in the late 1990s that strongly resembled the Su-30MK family.   General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 21.9 m (72 ft 11 in) Wingspan : (with wingtip pods) 15.3 m (50 ft 2 in) Height: ...

The Hot Shot in the Market of Aviation MIG 29

The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum Is a  fourth-generation   jet fighter aircraft  designed in the Soviet Union for an  air superiority  role. Developed in the 1970s by the  Mikoyan   design bureau , it entered service with the  Soviet Air Force  in 1983, and remains in use by the  Russian Air Force  as well as in many other nations. The NATO name "Fulcrum" was sometimes unofficially used by Soviet pilots in service. Specifications (MiG-29) General characteristics Crew:  1 Length:  17.37 m (57 ft) Wingspan :  11.4 m (37 ft 3 in) Height:  4.73 m (15 ft 6 in) Wing area:  38 m² (409 ft²) Empty weight :  11,000 kg (24,250 lb) Loaded weight:  15,300 kg (33,730 lb) Max. takeoff weight :  20,000 kg (44,100 lb) Powerplant :  2 ×  Klimov RD-33  afterburning  turbofans , 8,300 kgf (81.4  kN , 18,300 lbf) each Performance ...