DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Russian air superiority fighter procured by Eritrea during Ethiopia-Eritrea War (1998-2000). Features exceptional maneuverability, R-27/R-73 missiles, multirole capability. Combat experience in border war demonstrating capability. Current operational status limited by maintenance challenges but remains operational. Represents Eritrean military investment despite economic constraints.
FABRICANTE
Sukhoi
INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
YEAR INTRODUCED1985
PRODUCTION STATUSActive
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Sukhoi Su-27 - Sukhoi
VENTAJAS
- Exceptional maneuverability with high thrust-to-weight ratio
- Long range and high endurance for air patrol missions
- Powerful radar and IRST combination for BVR and WVR combat
- High speed capability exceeding Mach 2
- Proven design with decades of operational service worldwide
DESVENTAJAS
- Aging avionics and radar lack modern AESA capability
- High maintenance burden with Russian-sourced components
- Limited precision ground-attack capability
- Spare parts supply increasingly difficult under sanctions/restrictions
- Electronic warfare suite is outdated against modern threats
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW1
LENGTH21.94 M
ENGINES2× Saturn AL-31F (122.6 KN Each With Afterburner)
ARMAMENT1× 30mm GSh-30-1 Cannon; 10 Hardpoints For R-27, R-73, R-77 Missiles; Bombs And Rockets
AVIONICSN001 Myech Pulse-Doppler Radar, OEPS-27 IRST, Helmet-Mounted Sight
WINGSPAN14.70 M
MAX SPEEDMach 2.35 (2,500 Km/H)
COMBAT RADIUS1,340 Km
SERVICE CEILING18,500 M
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