What is a Flanker aircraft?

Codenamed `Flanker’ by NATO, the J-11 [Su-27] is a multi-role fighter bomber and air superiority aircraft which can also be used in the maritime strike role. The Flanker has an operational radius of around 1500 km, and is equipped with an inflight refuelling facility extending their radius by another 500 km.

How much does a 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.

Who was the first fighter in the world?

The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: “Swallow”) in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: “Storm Bird”) in fighter-bomber versions, was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.

What is the most used fighter jet in the world?

The aircraft has been produced in over 30 different variants and has seen service with around 50 air forces around the world. While the Russian MiG 21 Fishbed is the most widely produced jet fighter in the world (around 11,000), the US F-16 Fighting Falcon is the most widely produced western fighter.

What is ground controlled interception in the military?

Ground-controlled interception. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Ground-controlled interception (GCI) is an air defence tactic whereby one or more radar stations or other observational stations are linked to a command communications centre which guides interceptor aircraft to an airborne target.

What are the military aircraft of the Soviet Union and CIS?

List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS 1 Fighters. 2 Attack. 3 Bombers. 4 Reconnaissance. 5 Maritime patrol. 6 Airborne early warning and control. 7 Electronic warfare. 8 Transport and liaison. 9 Tankers. 10 Trainers.

How did the Dowding system of fighter control work?

In the original Dowding system of fighter control, information from the Chain Home coastal radar stations was relayed by phone to a number of operators on the ground floor of the “filter room” at Fighter Command’s headquarters at RAF Bentley Priory.

What is the Wikipedia Convention for reporting aircraft names?

Wikipedia convention is to use the Soviet or Russian names and designations for these aircraft, not the post-World War II NATO reporting names, although these will be used as redirects to guide the reader to the desired article.