How to spot it
A large twin-engine fighter with twin fins, engines spaced apart and intakes under the wing roots.
Often confused with
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The Su-27 has a long tail 'stinger' between widely spaced engines and slender curved wing roots; the F-15 has a boxy, square-intake body.
Sukhoi Su-27 vs McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle: side by sideMikoyan MiG-29
The MiG-29 is smaller with a short tail and engine nacelles that end flush; the Su-27 has a long stinger between the engines.
Sukhoi Su-27 vs Mikoyan MiG-29: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Sukhoi |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | SU27 |
| First flight | 1977 |
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