Su-27 Flanker-B Paris Air Show "Pugachev Cobra"1989 HA6003 1:72

Su-27 Flanker-B Paris le Bourget 1989 "Pugachev Cobra" Hobby Master HA6003 scale 1:72 Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model scale 1:72 hobby Master item number: HA6003 The Su-27S (NATO reporting name – Flanker) is a single-seat highly-maneuverable fighter aircraft built by Sukhoi Design Breau as the Soviet response to the U.S. F-14 and F-15 and entered service in 1985. The primary role of the Su-27 was to provide defense against American bombers, USN ships and provide Soviet bomber escorts. There have been many improvements over the years resulting in numerous variants of the Su-27. The export variant, the Su-27SK was sold to China and eventually developed into the license-built Shenyang J-11. In 1989 the Soviets revealed their new Sukhoi Su-27 at the Paris Airshow. Two variants of the aircraft were on display, Su-27 Flanker B Blue 388 and Su-27UB Blue 389. Blue 388 was given Sukhoi bureau number T10-41 but for the Paris show 41 was painted over with the new number 388. During the show test pilot Viktor Pugachev demonstrated a maneuver called the Cobra that later would be referred to as the Pugachev Cobra. The aircraft was capable of raising the nose 120 degrees and hovering in that upward position. Aircraft Type Su-27S Manufacturer Sukhoi OKB Role Multi-role Air Superiority Fighter Crew 1 Dimensions Maximum Length 21.935 m (71.96 ft) Wingspan 14.7 m (48.2 ft) Height 5.932 m (19.45 ft)