Is the SU-27 better than F-15?

Is the SU-27 better than F-15?

So the F-15 has a huge advantage. The Su-27, on the other hand, has a kill/loss ratio of 6-0, and two losses due to ground fire. One ground fire loss each was in the Abkazhia War and in the Angolan Civil War, 5 kills in the Ethiopian-Eritrean War and one in the first Chechen War.

How much does SU-27 cost?

18.$41.2 million – Su-27 Flanker The Su-27 (dubbed “Flanker” by NATO) is a multi-role/air superiority fighter that’s been in service (and on the list of most expensive fighter jets) since 1985.

Which F-15 is the fastest?

Today, the twin-engined F-15 remains the fastest fighter in the American stable — with a top speed of Mach 2.5 that eclipses both its super-computing younger sisters, the F-22 and F-35. Related: WHY IS AMERICA BUYING THE F-15EX INSTEAD OF MORE F-35S?

What missiles can the SU-27 carry?

The range of air-to-air missiles carried by the Su-27K aircraft includes: R-27R1 (NATO designation AA-10A Alamo-A), all-aspect medium-range missile with semi-active radar homing and R-27T1 (AA-10B Alamo-B) with infrared homing and a range from 0.5 to 60km; and R-73E (AA-11 Archer) all-aspect, close-combat air-to-air …

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.

Why is the SU-27 so big?

The Su-27 and the rest of the Flanker family are large jets for the same reason the F-15 is and the F-14 was large. They are both high end air superiority fighters that were built with BVR combat and a long range in mind.

How many su27 are there?

34 Su-27s
It has 34 Su-27s in service as of March 2019. Two Su-27s were delivered to the U.S. in 1995 from Belarus. Two more were bought from Ukraine in 2009 by a private company, Pride Aircraft to be used for aggressor training for U.S. pilots.

How good is the Su-27 compared to the F-15?

Su-27 does have various advantages over F-15 which it was designed to win in battle after all.. More even match for Su-27 would F-18 (or maybe even better.. 😉 Anyway, flight dynamics is just one part of it. Avionics, radar and weapons systems in general are a factor also, same with pilot training, G-suit efficiency and so on and so on.

Who would win in a fight susu27 or F15?

SU27 has the advantage close in, due to superior maneuverability. F15 has the advantage at distance, and can stay at a distance, due to superior avionics, speed, and range. Who wins would depend on approach, mission, terrain, and pilot skill.

What is the takeoff speed of the F-15?

The takeoff of the F-15 is slower, than the “Sukhoi” (in a group of four aircraft, consisting of two Su-27UB and two F-15, the Russian jets were using minimum afterburner to maintain formation with the Americans taking off on full afterburner). The minimum speed of the F-15 is 210 km/h. It’s significantly higher, than in Su-27 or MiG-29.

What is the difference between the F-15 and F-18?

Also, the F-15 is an air-superiority fighter whereas the F-18 is multirole fighter, since the Eagle has more emphasis on taking out other jets, it should be maneuverable? I thought the F-15 was much better than the F-18, the F-15 is itself quite a legendary jet with no downs.