The Su-27 Flanker-B (Su-27 Flanker in previous games) is a fighter aircraft. It debuted in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War and has since been prominently featured in the series.
History[]
Strangereal[]
The Belkan Air Force utilised Flankers throughout the Belkan War. The most prominent user was the Postler Squadron.[1]
During the Circum-Pacific War, Flankers were used by both the Osean Air Defense Force and the Yuktobanian Air Force.
During the Aurelian War, Flankers were used during the mid-stages of the war by both the Aurelian Air Force and the Leasath Air Force. An AAF unit, Ninox Squadron, utilised Su-27s during the liberation of Griswall. A Leasathian ace, callsign Acrux, also used the aircraft.[2] The Gryphus Squadron also utilised Flankers throughout the war.
Joint Assault universe[]
During the Valahia Crisis, former Martinez Security pilot Tolya Kiriakov flew a Flanker during his service with the PMC and the first battle between the Varcolac Squadron and the Antares Squadron. After that, he switched out his Flanker for the more powerful Terminator. Flankers were also deployed by the Valahia in the London Attack[3] , the defense of the radar sites in the Serbian Mountains [4] and the Balaur railgun in Romania.[5]
Assault Horizon universe[]
Flankers were used by the New Russian Federation during their uprising and Russian Air Force during the mission Aftermath.
Infinity universe[]
Su-27s were heavily used by the USEA Federation during Operation Eternal Liberation. They were also available for use by UNF pilots.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "An aircraft planned and manufactured by the old Soviet Union.
It features incredibly high combat capabilities and long range flight time, to compete with F-15s from the United States. It is also currently still used in Russia, older nations from the former Soviet Union, and the third world.
Large in size and yet with excellent maneuverability, its wide ranging potential has led to many variants being created, and it can be said to be an aircraft representative of the 4th generation on the Eastern side.
Its NATO codename is "Flanker"." - ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Su-27 is available through the Aircraft Tree.
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | SAAM | QAAM | 4AAM | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 625 | 408,320 | 108 | 108 | 10 | – | – | E+ | D+ | E+ | C | E+ | E+ |
| 2 | 665 | 28,160 | 118 | 110 | 12 | – | – | D | C | E+ | C+ | E+ | D |
| 3 | 705 | 40,840 | 129 | 112 | 14 | – | – | D+ | C+ | D | C+ | E+ | D+ |
| 4 | 745 | 74,630 | 139 | 114 | 16 | 14 | – | C | B | D | B | E+ | C |
| 5 | 785 | 126,720 | 150 | 118 | 18 | 16 | – | C+ | B | D+ | B | D | C+ |
| 6 | 825 | 436,480[a] | 161 | 122 | 20 | 18 | – | C+ | B+ | D+ | B+ | D | B |
| 7 | 865 | 183,040 | 172 | 126 | 21 | 19 | 38 | B | A | D+ | A | D | B+ |
| 8 | 905 | 281,600 | 183 | 130 | 22 | 20 | 40 | B | A+ | D+ | A | D | B+ |
| 9 | 945 | 478,720 | 194 | 134 | 23 | 21 | 42 | B+ | A+ | C | A | D | A |
| 10 | 985 | 901,120 | 206 | 138 | 24 | 22 | 44 | B+ | S | C | A | D | A+ |
| 11 | 1032 | 1,788,160 | 217 | 142 | 25 | 23 | 46 | A | S+ | C+ | A+ | D+ | S |
| 12 | 1079 | 1,365,760 | 228 | 146 | 26 | 24 | 48 | A | S+ | C+ | S | D+ | S+ |
| 13 | 1126 | 2,534,400 | 239 | 150 | 27 | 25 | 50 | A+ | S+ | B | S | D+ | S+ |
| 14 | 1173 | 3,520,000 | 250 | 154 | 28 | 26 | 52 | S | S+ | B | S+ | D+ | S+ |
| 15 | 1220 | 4,477,440 | 262 | 158 | 30 | 28 | 56 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
| 16 | 1281 | 6,589,440 | 271 | 160 | 31 | 29 | 58 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
| 17 | 1340 | 7,518,720 | 280 | 162 | 32 | 30 | 60 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S++ |
| 18 | 1399 | 8,462,080 | 289 | 164 | 33 | 31 | 62 | S+ | S+ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
| 19 | 1458 | 10,813,440 | 298 | 166 | 34 | 32 | 64 | S+ | S++ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
| 20 | 1517 | 13,643,520 | 308 | 168 | 36 | 34 | 68 | S++ | S++ | A+ | S+ | C+ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 21 BODY, 19 ARMS, and 20 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Windmill
- Lv.10: Stunt Pilot
- Lv.15: Godfather
- Lv.20: Eight Hermits of Mt. Konron
Skin Galleries
Description
- Two-tone blue camouflage
Gallery
Cockpit
Flyby
Hangar
Description
- Tri-tone camouflage based on Russian Su-27SKM "Black 305"
Availability
- Special Challenges
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (May 16, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Hangar view
Hangar view
Flyby
Description
- Tri-tone camouflage based on Ukrainian Su-27 "Blue 56"
Availability
- Limited-Time Drop (November 30–January 1, 2015)
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (May 16, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Banner advertising Event Skin #02 and the F-22A -Flash-
Flyby
Flyby
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
How to Unlock
- The Su-27 is not available to the player in this game.
Gallery
A downed Su-27
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "At the pinnacle of modern technology, boasting both refined aerodynamics and powerful engines."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 7: "Safe Recovery - Alpha" or mission 8: "Safe Recovery - Bravo". Costs $28,800.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Air-to-Air: Medium
- Air-to-Ground: Low
- Mobility: High
- Stability: Medium-High
- Defense: Medium
Weapons
Named Pilots
Colors
- C01: Blue camouflage
- C02: Sand camouflage
- C03: Winter camouflage
- C04: Russian Knights-inspired body
- C05: Gray body with black and red highlights
- C06: Su-27PD tricolor livery
Gallery
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion[]
- "At the pinnacle of modern technology, boasting both refined aerodynamics and powerful engines."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Download aircraft. Unlocked in version 1.1.3.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Air-to-Air: High
- Air-to-Ground: Low
- Mobility: Medium-High
- Stability: Low-Medium
- Defense: Medium
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Blue camouflage.
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
- "At the pinnacle of modern technology, boasting both refined aerodynamics and powerful engines."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 8B: "The Wasteland". Costs 27,400 credits
Statistics
Weapons
Skins
- Aurelia: Light blue camouflage.
- Leasath: Desert camouflage.
- Special 1: Su-27SKM camouflage.
- Special 2: White body with blue triangular design. Likely inspired by the Russian Knights.
Named Pilots
- Acrux - Found in Joint Operation. Spawns at the center of the map.
Gallery
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Cockpit
Cockpit
Underside
Acrux
Aurelia paint scheme
Leasath paint scheme
Special 1 paint scheme
Special 2 paint scheme
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "Codenamed "Flanker," this aircraft is at the pinnacle of modern air superiority fighter technology. Its refined aerodynamics and powerful engines provide exceptional maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 9: Sword of Annihilation. Costs 64,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 57
- Stability: 55
- Defense: 61
- Air-to-Air: 74
- Air-to-Ground: 38
Weapons
Named Pilots
- Postler Squadron
- GrauKater (Gray cat)
- GrauKatze (Gray cat)
- Lynx Squadron
Colors
- Standard: Light blue camouflage.
- Mercenary: Gray body. Modeled after the Shenyang J-11.
- Soldier: Multi-tone snow camouflage. Used by the Su-27SKM omnirole variant.
- Knight: White upper body with blue wings and red undercarriage. Su-27PD testbed livery.
- Special: Sand camouflage.
Gallery
Standard color
Mercenary color
Soldier color
Knight color
Postler Squadron's Flanker - Special color
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "Codenamed "Flanker", this aircraft is one of the pinnacles of modern air superiority fighter technology. Its refined aerodynamics and powerful engines provide exceptional maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 12: "Four Horsemen". Costs Ƶ16,000 per aircraft.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 57
- Stability: 55
- Defense: 61
- Air-to-Air: 74
- Air-to-Ground: 38
Weapons
Colors
- Osea: Light blue camouflage.
- Razgriz: Black camouflage.
- Yuktobania: Sand camouflage.
Gallery
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
An Su-27 in Yuktobanian colors
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Trivia[]
- Prior to Ace Combat Infinity, the aircraft was simply called the Su-27 Flanker before finally changing to Flanker-B.
- Additionally, depending on its special weapons being provided for each game, the Su-27 is likely based on two variants which feature the same designation, Flanker-B. For a special weapon set with at least one bomb-type special weapon, the aircraft is inspired by the initial production Su-27S variant; while for a special weapon set featuring only air-to-air weapons, it is inspired by the Su-27P air defense variant.[6]
- The NPC models of the Su-27s seen in Ace Combat Infinity, alongside with those in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, appears to be modeled after the Su-35S Flanker-E, but with a paint scheme from the Su-27SKM variant.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References[]
- ↑ Juggernaut: Operation Costner. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Joint Operation. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Nightwatch. Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ Cyclops Slayer. Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ Dragon Lair. Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ MILAVIA Aircraft - Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Variants List