Su-33 Flanker-D



 Su-33 Flanker-D 

Biography
The Sukhoi Su-33 (formerly known as the Su-27K) was built by Sukhoi Design Bureau during the Early 1980's as a need for a carrier based aircraft to counter the U.S. F-14 Tomcat. First flying on May of 1985, it was destined for greatness, until the Soviet Union broke apart in 1991. Entering service on 1994, it was to be used on Russia's aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov.

Ace Squadrons/Aces
Strigon Tactical Fighter Squadron / ESAF (AC6)

Weapons
GUN / 1 x 30mm Gsh-301 Cannon Missile / R-60 'Aphid' AAM QAAM / R-73 'Archer' AAM XMAA / R-77 AAM RCL / UV-16-57

Specifications
Crew: 1 Powerplant: 2x Lyulka AL-31F afterburning Turbofans (27,650 lbs of thrust) Max Speed: Mach 2.17 (1,430 mph or 2,300 km/h) Stalling Speed: 150 mph or 240 km/h Range: 1,860 mi or 3,000 km

SOURCES Ace Combat 6