Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
Type: Air Superiority Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Sukhoi
First Deployed: 1991
Overview
Soviet air superiority fighter inherited from Soviet Air Forces in 1991. Uzbekistan operates approximately 25 Su-27s as its primary air defense platform. Armed with R-27 and R-73 missiles. Long range of 3,530 km enables patrol across Uzbekistan's territory. Modernization is limited and the fleet is gradually aging out of service.
Operators
- Uzbekistan
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