All of these are reaching the end of production or already reached the end of production. We’re seeing the perhaps the last major variants coming out of these lines as everyone begins to shift to 4.5 gen or 5th gen. Some of these guys are already being retired, and others being refurbished with only very minor updates. Suffice to say, I think we now know enough about the lifespan and max capabilities of these aircraft.
Say you’re a middle sized air force of a country that is generally politically neutral like Thailand. You’re not going to buy any heavies (Eagles, Flankers, etc)
these mid weights will be your main fixed wing combat aircraft.
now knowing in hindsight how these 4 aircraft turned out which would you have chosen?
By: JSR - 26th November 2016 at 07:03
Both Y. Gordon (“Famous Russian Aircraft – Sukhoi 27”) and P. Butowski (aviation journals articles) give Su-27SM 120 km detection range for a boat and 350 km for an aircraft carrier.
you are not understanding what I am writing to Mspsher. I said what radar in 2004 outperform Su-27SM? real specification not some theory.
the pictures will give you clue that no change in aerodynamics despite increase in internal fuel capacity.
the length of flame shows very strong thrust.
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By: Lolek - 25th November 2016 at 18:56
small boat at 250km in 2004? . which other radar can match it?. as I said you haven’t provide any sources to contrary that’s why your debates are worthless.
Both Y. Gordon (“Famous Russian Aircraft – Sukhoi 27”) and P. Butowski (aviation journals articles) give Su-27SM 120 km detection range for a boat and 350 km for an aircraft carrier.
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