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Developed by the Soviet Union in the early 1970s, the Sukhoi Su-27 was meant to be Moscow’s answer to the F-15 Eagle. It first entered service as an air superiority fighter but has demonstrated considerable growth potential, including a variant for use as a carrier-based fighter.
Little by little, more interesting details about the somewhat mysterious story of the Su-27UB Flanker C "61 Blue" are emerging.
There's an interesting missing piece in the history of the somewhat mysterious ex-Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 that you can find at the NMUSAF.
Here's a closer look at the Su-27 recently added to the U.S. Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio.
The colossal Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30, seen towering over other aircraft, highlight the enduring legacy of Russian aviation giants.