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Specialty Press Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker - Warbirdtech V. 42 by Yefim Gordon Peter Davison
The photos in this edition are black and white. Recognized as one of the best fighters of the 1990s the Su27 Flanker is a singleseat supersonic interceptor that is often declared the finest and most successful fighter of the Cold War era. Designed by Sukhoi OKB the imposing fighter quickly gained popularity and respect from countries all across the globe. Intended to be a direct competitor to the new generation of American fighters such as the F15 the Su27 was designed with outstanding range heavy armament and high agility. Excellent performance handling and serviceability have made the aircraft popular with its pilots and ground personnel alike. Equipped with an analog flybywire control system a full avionics suite and up to 10 airtoair missiles the Flanker also features a rearwardfacing radar between the engines allowing it to fire at targets behind the aircraft. Outfitted with two Lyulka AL31F turbofans each 12500 kgp (27557 lb st) with afterburning the Su27s high thrusttoweight ratio and refined aerodynamics allow superb flight characteristics at high angles of attack. Yefim Gordon and Peter Davison are the authors of several books on Soviet aircraft including the Specialty Press titles Mikoyan Gurevich MiG29 Fulcrum and Mikoyan Gurevich MiG15 Fagot. Over 300 photos illustrate the story of the Su27. Topics covered include design development structural detail international production trials upgrades and generations comparisons overseas sales and much more. This book is a must have for all warbird enthusiasts!show more