The Su-33 Flanker-D is a carrier-based variant of the Su-27 Flanker-B. It was introduced in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation and has made sporadic appearances since.
History
Strangereal
The Su-33 was used by the Estovakia's ace squadron, the Strigon Team during the Emmeria-Estovakia War. It was used by the Strigon Team because of its air capabilities and mainly for its naval abilities due to the Aigaion's runway not being capable of conventional landing and takeoff. All Strigon Su-33s partook in multiple battles and ultimately by the end of the war, most of them were shot down. Lorenz Riedel, a former member of the Gault Team, also flew a Su-33 during the war as part of the Estovakian Air Force.
Su-33s were fielded in the Lighthouse War, the extent of which is currently unclear. At least one member of the Osean Air Defense Force's Spare Squadron was known to use the aircraft.
Assault Horizon universe
The New Russian Federation's fleets used the Su-33 as their main fighter during their uprising. They were first engaged in Power Play over Dubai and in Hostile Fleet over the Black Sea. They were all destroyed along with their aircraft carrier and fleet by the Warwolf Squadron, Molot Squadron and Varona Squadron
Infinity universe
Su-33s were used by the USEA Federation during Operation Eternal Liberation. They were also available for use by UNF pilots.
Game analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
How to Unlock
- It is not currently known how to unlock the Su-33.
Gallery
Spare Squadron Su-33
Ace Combat Infinity
Description
- "Using the Su-27 as a base, this carrier-based aircraft was developed for practical use by the Navy. Its speed capability is slightly lower than other fighter craft of the same generation, but it boasts excellent turning performance. Its NATO codename is "Flanker-D". The main and tail wings can be folded up to accommodate the storage space available on an aircraft carrier."
- ― Hangar
Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | HPAA | HCAA | HVAA | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 625 | 197,910 | 108 | 114 | 10 | – | – | D | D+ | E+ | C | E+ | E+ |
2 | 665 | 15,630 | 118 | 116 | 12 | – | – | D+ | C | E+ | C+ | E+ | D |
3 | 705 | 22,660 | 129 | 118 | 14 | – | – | D+ | C | D | C+ | E+ | D+ |
4 | 745 | 41,410 | 139 | 120 | 16 | 28 | – | C | C+ | D | C+ | E+ | C |
5 | 785 | 70,310 | 150 | 124 | 18 | 32 | – | C+ | B | D+ | B | D | C+ |
6 | 825 | 166,660[a] | 161 | 128 | 20 | 36 | – | C+ | B+ | D+ | B+ | D | B |
7 | 865 | 84,630 | 172 | 130 | 22 | 40 | 17 | B | B+ | D+ | A | D | B+ |
8 | 905 | 156,240 | 183 | 132 | 24 | 44 | 18 | B | A | D+ | A | D | A |
9 | 945 | 364,560 | 194 | 136 | 25 | 46 | 19 | B+ | A+ | C | A | D | A |
10 | 985 | 796,830 | 206 | 140 | 26 | 48 | 20 | B+ | S | C | A | D | A+ |
11 | 1032 | 1,718,640 | 217 | 144 | 27 | 50 | 21 | A | S | C+ | A+ | D+ | S |
12 | 1079 | 1,354,080 | 228 | 148 | 28 | 52 | 22 | A+ | S+ | C+ | S | D+ | S+ |
13 | 1126 | 2,486,820 | 239 | 152 | 29 | 54 | 23 | A+ | S+ | B | S | D+ | S+ |
14 | 1173 | 3,333,120 | 250 | 156 | 30 | 56 | 24 | S | S+ | B | S+ | D+ | S+ |
15 | 1220 | 4,465,860 | 262 | 160 | 32 | 60 | 26 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
16 | 1281 | 6,392,820 | 271 | 162 | 33 | 62 | 27 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
17 | 1340 | 7,317,240 | 280 | 164 | 34 | 64 | 28 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S++ |
18 | 1399 | 8,228,640 | 289 | 166 | 35 | 66 | 29 | S+ | S+ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
19 | 1458 | 10,507,140 | 298 | 168 | 36 | 68 | 30 | S+ | S++ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
20 | 1517 | 13,254,360 | 308 | 170 | 38 | 72 | 32 | S++ | S++ | A+ | S+ | C+ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 20 BODY, 20 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: Ski Jumper
- Lv.10: Flanker Addict
- Lv.15: White Night in the Arctic Circle
- Lv.20: Hero's Right Arm
Skins
- Default: Light blue woodland camouflage
- Event Skin #01: Jagged-edged 3-tone blue camouflage
- “AC” Skin #01: White, red, and purple livery from Air Combat
- “AC” Skin #02: Black, blue, and purple livery. A variation of “AC” Skin #01
Gallery
An Su-33 over Comona Base
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "TYPE: F (Fighter)
Using the Su-27 as a base, this carrier-based aircraft was developed for practical use by the Navy. Its speed capability is slightly lower than other fighter craft of the same generation, but it boasts excellent turning performance. Its NATO codename is "Flanker-D". The main and tail wings can be folded up to accommodate the storage space available on an aircraft carrier." - ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Su-33 is available for the campaign prior to mission 11: Launch.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: High
- Stability: Medium
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: Medium-High
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Light blue woodland camouflage with Russian Naval Aviation markings.
- Color 2:New Russian Federation Tricolor woodland camouflage with Russian Air Force markings and bort number 703. Replica of the third Su-35 Flanker-E prototype.
- Color 3: Russian air force bearing similar color scheme from AC6 Estovokia SP color
- Color 4: Strigon team livery
- Color 5: THE IDOLMASTER MIKI (DLC)
- Color 6: THE IDOLMASTER MIKI (Monochrome)
Gallery
An Su-33 flying past an F-22A Raptor
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- "Known by the codename "Flanker", the Su-33 is a carrier-based air superiority fighter. Its bold canard wings and aerodynamic fuselage design have realized performance never before achievable in a fighter. Its derivative shape stands as a symbol of modern aircraft design. Extremely maneuverable and quick to respond, the Su-33 is capable of maintaining an advantage even in battles against superior numbers. It is well equipped for aerial combat with high-maneuver and high-performance missiles. The aircraft's true potential depends solely on the pilot's skills, making this aircraft for experienced pilots only."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 8: San Loma Assault.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Air-to-Air: High
- Air-to-Ground: Low
- Stability: Medium
- Defense: Medium
- Mobility: High
Weapons
Colors
- Emmeria: Light blue camouflage.
- Estovakia: Strigon Team livery.
- Estovakia SP: White body with blue wings and red underside. Modeled after the Su-27PD technology demonstrator.
- THE IDOLMASTER Miki
- Yellow Squadron
- Razgriz
- Crimson Wing
- Type ACE2
Named Pilots
Gallery
Su-33s in Emmerian colors
Strigon Team's Su-33
Yellow 13's Su-33
Su-33 Razgriz Squadron
Su-33 Miki Hoshii
Lorenz Riedel's Su-33
An Su-33 preparing to attack the Aerial Fleet
Lorenz Riedel over the Fuscum Sea
Trivia
- In Ace Combat 6, the player's Su-33 can take off from the catapults of Emmeria's Nimitz-class carriers, despite the Su-33 not being configured to launch from a catapult in reality. Unlike most Western carrier-based aircraft, which utilize the CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration, the Su-33 utilizes the STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration used on Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov-class carrier (as seen in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon), meaning that it takes off under its own power via a ski jump. This means that technically, while the Su-33 could land on a Nimitz, it would not be able to take off.
- This difference was likely ignored for convenience purposes, as creating two different aircraft carrier models for such a small part of the game was probably seen as a waste of resources by the development team, considering there is only one STOBAR plane in AC6's roster as opposed to the four CATOBAR aircraft (F-14D, F/A-18F, Rafale M, and the CFA-44).
References
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