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Su-27 Flanker

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Su-27 Flanker
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The Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker is Russia's answer to the F-15 Eagle, designed to achieve air superiority over NATO fighters in the 1980s. First flying in 1977 and entering service in 1985, the Su-27 features a fly-by-wire system and the OEPS-27 electro-optical search and track system. Its iconic Pugachev's Cobra maneuver demonstrated the aircraft's exceptional high angle-of-attack capability. The Su-27 platform has spawned an entire family of variants including the Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, and Su-35.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerSukhoi Design Bureau
first Flight1977
roleAir superiority fighter
crew1 pilot
engines2x Saturn AL-31F (27,600 lbf each with AB)
max Speed2,500 km/h (Mach 2.35)
range3,530 km (1,910 nmi)
ceiling59,000 ft
weight33,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
01Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission type, threat environment, ROE, and egress routes.REVIEWED
02Weather BriefingNOTE: Check en-route and recovery weather. Note winds and icing conditions.REVIEWED
03NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
04Fuel Planning - Joker / BingoNOTE: Internal fuel 9,400 kg. Plan joker and bingo values.SET
05Weapons / LoadoutNOTE: Confirm R-73, R-27, gun ammo per mission.VERIFIED
06Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
07Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation4 steps
01Seat AdjustmentsADJUSTED
02HarnessFASTENED AND TIGHT
03CanopyCAUTION: Verify canopy latch is secure before engine start.CLOSED AND LOCKED
04Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE
PHS 3 — Electrical Power3 steps
01Battery PowerNOTE: Main battery switch to ON.ON
02Engine Control PanelCHECKED - ALL GUARDS CLOSED
03Hydraulic SystemCHECK PRESSURE INDICATORS
PHS 4 — Engine Start11 steps
01Left Engine Start SwitchNOTE: Initiate left engine start. Watch for N2 rise above 20%.START
02Left Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING
03Left Engine EGT During StartWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - pull cut-off immediately.< 890 C
04Left Engine Idle RPMNOTE: Engine stabilizes at idle after ~30 seconds.65-67%
05Left Hydraulic PressureNORMAL (170-210 kg/cm2)
06Right Engine Start SwitchSTART
07Right Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING
08Right Engine EGT During StartWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - pull cut-off immediately.< 890 C
09Right Engine Idle RPM65-67%
10Right Hydraulic PressureNORMAL
11GeneratorsBOTH ONLINE
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation9 steps
01HUDON - BRIGHTNESS SET
02MFDsON - SELF-TEST COMPLETE
03INSNOTE: Set navigation system to alignment mode. Full alignment ~8 min.ALIGNING
04Radar (N001 Slot-back)NOTE: 3 minute warm-up required before radar is operational.STANDBY / WARM UP
05IFF SystemSET CODES
06RSBN / TACANSET HOME BASE
07AltimeterSET QNH
08RadioSET FREQUENCIES
09OEPS (Electro-optical)NOTE: IRST / Electro-optical sight system - check operational status.CHECKED
PHS 6 — Weapons Configuration4 steps
01Master ArmCAUTION: Keep weapons safe until arming area.OFF / SAFE
02Weapon StationsNOTE: Check all weapon pylons show correct loads.VERIFIED ON MFD
03GunCHECKED - 150 ROUNDS
04Chaff / Flare SystemLOADED AND CONFIGURED
PHS 7 — Before Taxi7 steps
01INS AlignmentCOMPLETE
02Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
03SpeedbrakeRETRACTED
04TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
05Engine ParametersBOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS
06Fuel QuantityCHECKED AS BRIEFED
07Parking BrakeSET
PHS 8 — Taxi5 steps
01Parking BrakeRELEASE
02ThrottlesADVANCE TO INITIATE ROLL
03BrakesCHECK
04Nosewheel SteeringACTIVE
05Taxi Speed< 20 KTS
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff6 steps
01Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
02Engine ParametersN2 RPM, EGT IN LIMITS
03RadarACTIVE OR STANDBY AS BRIEFED
04IFFMASTER - CONFIRM CODES
05Warning / Caution PanelCAUTION: Resolve any active warnings before takeoff.NONE ILLUMINATED
06Anti-ice SystemAS REQUIRED
PHS 10 — Takeoff7 steps
01Parking BrakeRELEASE
02ThrottlesMIL → AFTERBURNER
03Engine ParametersCHECK SYMMETRICAL THRUST
04Rotate Speed~220-240 KM/H (depending on weight)
05Rotate10-12 DEGREES NOSE UP
06Positive ClimbGEAR UP
07AfterburnerREDUCE TO MIL ABOVE 500 M AGL
PHS 11 — After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
01Landing GearUP AND LOCKED
02Climb Speed600 KM/H IAS BELOW 5,000 M / MACH 0.85 ABOVE
03RadarACTIVE - SEARCH MODE
04WeaponsARM AS BRIEFED
05Fuel StateCHECK
PHS 12 — Cruise6 steps
01Throttle Setting70-80% (MIL) FOR CRUISE
02AltitudeAS BRIEFED
03Fuel StateMONITOR - BINGO / JOKER CHECK
04RadarSCANNING / SEARCH
05RWR / SPOMONITOR FOR THREATS
06NavigationMONITOR WAYPOINTS
PHS 13 — Descent / Approach7 steps
01ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
02RSBNSET TO RECOVERY AIRFIELD
03AltimeterSET QNH
04RadarSTANDBY
05WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE
06Descent Speed500-600 KM/H
07Pattern EntryBREAK AT 500 M / 600 KM/H
PHS 14 — Landing8 steps
01Landing GearCAUTION: Select gear below 450 km/h.DOWN - 3 LIGHTS GREEN
02SpeedbrakeCLOSED FOR APPROACH
03Approach Speed~300-320 KM/H (clean) / ~280 KM/H (loaded)
04Final Approach3 DEGREE GLIDESLOPE
05TouchdownMAINS FIRST AT THRESHOLD
06Drag ChuteNOTE: Pull drag chute handle to deploy brake chute. Assists deceleration.DEPLOY AFTER TOUCHDOWN
07Throttles at TouchdownIDLE
08Wheel BrakesAPPLY AS REQUIRED
PHS 15 — After Landing5 steps
01Drag ChuteJETTISON AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY
02SpeedbrakeRETRACTED
03RadarSTANDBY
04IFFSTANDBY / OFF
05Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW TAXIWAY SIGNS
PHS 16 — Shutdown8 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02ThrottlesIDLE - 2 MINUTE COOLDOWN
03AvionicsOFF (radar, IFF, navigation)
04Left EngineCUT OFF
05Right EngineCUT OFF
06Electrical SystemsOFF
07BatteryOFF
08CanopyOPEN