| 1. Development/Pre-Production Prototypes: BACK TO TOP |
| T10-1 | factory designation for first Su-27 prototype. NATO ASCC codename FLANKER-A |  |
| T10-2 | second | |
| T-10S | revised design with redesigned wings, fuselage nose section, gear placement and tail section. NATO ASCC codename FLANKER-B | |
| 2. Basic Su-27 family: BACK TO TOP |
| Su-27S | standard version based on T-10S design, with original air-to-ground capability. Often designated Su-27 without -S. | |
| Su-27P | standard version but without air-to-ground weapons control system and wiring. Often designated Su-27 without -P. | |
| Su-27PD | the one Su-27P prototype with inflight refuelling probe> Later had radar
and weapons removed and used by the ‘Test Pilot’ aerobatic display team. | |
| Su-27UB | basic training two seater version | |
| Su-27SK | export version of Su-27S, N001E radar, payload upgraded to 8,000kg,
strengthened front wheel. Different ECM options (Gardenia or Sorbitsya). Also with various
localization options. Chinese built version called J-11. | |
| Su-27UBK | export version Su-27UB, with payload and wheel strengthening improvements
idenitcal to the Su-27SK | |
| Su-27SMK | based on the SK variant with IFR. 12 hardpoints. Supposedly fitted with
Zhuk-27 radar. Actual prototype is the same as the SK with the IFR probe. Planned to have
multirole capability and R-77 support. planned but never realised upgraded version of Su-27S,
one demostrator built in 1995, but it was basic Su-27S only with retractable air
refueling probe. | |
| 1.phase | 12 (older 10) hardpoints, radar N001M with R-77 capability, retractable air
refueling probe, internal fuel 9965 kg ( 9400 kg), can carry 2 drop fuel tanks 2000 l each | |
| 2.phase | guided A-G weapons added, new ECM and navigation systems | |
| Su-27SMK | Second try for a multirole Su-27SK, and is very similar in layout to the
SMK. Instead of Zhuk-27 radar, it is fitted with the N001VEP radar and firecontrol system,
which has nearly identical capabilities as the Zhuk-27 system. Functionally, the plane is
a single seater equivalent to the Su-30MKK. The cockpit is also modeled similarly to the
MKK, but has a third MFD. | |
| Su-27SM | Russian domestic version of the SMK mid-life upgrade, with N001V radar which has an additional search/detection mode with greater range. Entering service today. | |
| Su-27UBM | upgraded version for PVO/VVS of Su-27UB, based on Su-30KN but without the
IFR probe, 10 aicraft have to be rebuild until the end of 2001 | |
| Su-27UBM1 | Upgraded version for Belarus of Su-27UB developed by 588th Aircraft Repair Plant
and Russian Avionics design bureau.Similar to the Su-30KN upgrade: improved interface, digital control systems, air-to-ground precision guided weapons, RVV-AE air-to-air missiles, 5x 5in MFD instead of the monochrome TV display,
upgraded N001 with new modes and improved detection ranges. So far
two aircraft have been upgraded. | |
| Su-27BM | planned upgraded version of Su-27P/S, tested on two seater Su-30KN | |
| Su-27RV | six replacement ‘Test Pilot’ display aircraft with westernised
communications and inflight refuelling probes. | |
| Su-27KRT | (‘Razvedchik Tseleukazatel’ or recon/target acquisition), proposed version | |
| 3. Su-30 family: BACK TO TOP |
Su-27PU/
Su-30 | retractable air refueling probe, modified radar radar N001 (can attack 2
targets with R-27 simultaneously), upgraded navigation system, datalink APD-518, tactical
displey SEI-31 in rear cockpit, rear seat position as mission commander for formations of
single seat Su-27P/S, actually are upgraded on standard Su-30KN | |
| Su-30I | (‘Istrebeitel’ or fighter) test aircraft with canards added. | |
| Su-30K | export version of Su-30, 8 sold to India in 1997, but only in standard
Su-27UB with retractable air refueling probe, next 10 with some French and Israeli systems
in 1999, aicrafts from both batches will be rebuild to Su-30MKI standard | |
| Su-30M | upgraded avionics, added full A-G capability, 12 hardpoints, first real
multi-role aircraft in Su-27 family | |
| Su-30MK | export version of Su-30M | |
| Su-30KI | KnAAPO/Sukhoi proposed single seat export version for Indonesia, only single seat in Su-30
family, prototype rebuild from Su-27SMK demonstrator | |
| Su-30KI | KnAAPO/Sukhoi proposal for upgrading RuAF Su-27S. Might be similar to the Su-30KI
for Indonesia. | |
| Su-30MKK | export version for PLC with higher vertical fins, Multirole Su-30 with no
TVC and canards, but with an Su-35 like tail. N001VE radar and fire control system has the
same multirole functionality as the Zhuk-27. Armaments include R-77, Kh-29T, Kh-59MK,
Kh-31A, TV guided KAB series, R-27 and R-73 series. | |
| Su-30KN | testbed for upgrade of Su-27UBs on UBM/BM and Su-30/Su-30K | |
| 1. phase | radar with A-G and mapping modes, added guided A-G weapons, GPS, single
colour MFD`s MFI-55 | |
| 2. phase | avionics from MiG-29SMT, Mil Std. 1553B, 2-3 bigger MFD`s MFI-68 in each
position, stronger engines | |
| 4. Upgraded Su-30 family with some features from Su-27M: BACK TO TOP |
| Su-30M2 | upgraded Su-30MK with ESA radar N011M and avionics from Su-37, with
canards and optionable with thrust vectoring engines | |
| Su-30MK2 | Su-30MKK with upgraded electronics that enabled support for antiship
missiles. Radar called N001VEP. Also intended to work with SAPSAN-E and Kupol M400
reconnaissance pods. Delivered MKKs is expected to be upgraded to this standard. | |
| Su-30MK2V | Su-30MK2 variant for Vietnam with minor modifications.
Modifications include an upgraded communications suite and improved ejection seats. | |
| Su-30MK3 | Su-30MKK with Zhuk MSE radar. Support for Kh-59MK antiship missile. | |
| Su-30MK(?) | no official designation: Proposed Su-30MKK with NIIP Panda radar
(N001VEP + Pero phase array). | |
| Su-30MKI | export version for India with indigenous computers, French HUD Sextant
VEH3000, nav. sys Totem INS/GPS, MFDs and some Israeli systems (RWR and ECM),
32 will be build in Russia, 140 in HAL company in India, first serial aicraft was flown
on 26 November 2000, and then shown on Aero India. | |
| Su-30MKI(?) | no official designation for the two MKKs types sold to Indonesia. | |
| Su-30MKM | Export version for Malaysia based on the Su-30MKI with significant avionics changes. Israeli-produced systems
are replaced by Russian- and South African-manufactured systems, with in particular ECM systems,
such as the MAW-300 missile approach warning system, LWS-310 laser illumination warning system,
SAAB Avitronics EWC electronic warfare controller. | |
Su-30MKV
Su-30MK2 AMV | Aviacion Militar Venezolana (AMV - Venezuelan Military Aviation)
version of the KnAAPO-produced Su-30MK2 for Venezuela. First delivered in December 2006. | |
| Su-30MKA | Irkut produced version of its Su-30MK for Algeria. The Su-30MKA is similar to India's Su-30MKI
and Malaysia's Su-30MKM, but fitted with some alternative avionics. Like the Su-30MKM the French Thales Damocles
laser designation / targetting pod is being integrated. First two examples will commence flight-testing in August 2007.
Deliveries expected to start soon, Irkut has stated it plans to deliver six of the 28 Su-30MKA before the end of 2007. | |
| 5. Navalized Su-27K family: BACK TO TOP |
Su-27K/
Su-33 | navalized fighter version, airframe with canards, folding wing and
horizontal stabilizers, arrested hook, „navalized“ avionics, auto-landing systems,
retractable air refueling probe, can carry buddy container UPAZ-A Sachalin, 12 hardpoints. See Su-33 section | |
Su-27KM/
Su-33M | planned navalized multi-role version of Su-27M. See Su-33 section | |
| Su-27KU | planned training version (seats side by side) | |
Su-27KUB/
Su-33UB | navalized multi-purpose/ training version, new bigger wing with area 70 m2
(older 62 m2), wing span 16m (14,7m) with better aerodynamics (15-20% longer range with the
same amount of fuel), bigger canards and horizontal stabilizers, radar N010-27. See Su-33 section | |
| Su-27KRC | planned recon version of Su-27KUB | |
| Su-27KPP | planned ECM version of Su-27KUB | |
| Su-33MK | proposed export version of Su-27KM | |
| 6. Multi role Su-27M family: BACK TO TOP |
Su-27M/
Su-35 | upgraded airframe with canards, digital FBW, bigger radome and sting,
` higher vertical fins, 14 hardpoints, retractable air refueling probe, internal fuel
10250 kg, can carry 2 drop tanks each 2000 l, upgraded avionics, radar N011, rear
looking radar N012 in sting, full A-G capability, glass cocpit (3 –4 monochrome MFD`s) See Su-35 section | |
| Su-35BM | upgraded Su-35 with Al-41F1 engines and improved avionics, including either the Phazotron Sokol or the new NIIP Irbis radar, to be built around a rotatable passive phased array. See Su-35 section | |
Su-27MP/
Su-37 | ESA radar N011M, thrust vector control system, 4 colour MFD`s See Su-37 section | |
| Su-37MR | Proposed export version of the Su-35 with French avionics for UAE | |
Su-27UM/
Su-35UB | two seat version of Su-35, prototype was first flown 7.8.2000 | |
| Su-30K2 | originaly planned training version, side by side seats like Su-27KUB,
assembling works on first prototype started in 1998, but was abandoned | |
| 7. Bomber Su-27IB family: BACK TO TOP |
Su-27IB/
Su-32/
Su-34 | completely changed airframe, seats side by side, canards, bigger sting,
flat radome, main undercarriage with two tandem wheels, 12 hardpoints, ESA radar B004,
rear looking radar N012 in sting, new navigation sys., internal fuel 12 100 kg, max G
limit 7G, can carry 3 drop fuel tanks each with 3000 l/ 2400 kg fuel, titan armour used
on cockpit, some fuel tanks and partialy engines of weight 1480 kg, fixed geometry air
intakes, without air brake, without ventral fins, retractable air refueling probe, added
some stealth features and RAM, digital FBW, together 6 prototypes were built (2 used
only for ground tests) See Su-34 section | |
| Su-27R | planned recon version of Su-27IB, probably the same equipment like Su-27KRC | |
| Su-27IBP | planned ECM version of Su-27IB, probably the same equipment like Su-27KPP | |
| Su-32FN | naval attack aircraft with SeaDragon FC system, MAD in place of N012,
acoustic search system , sono buoys in pods, missiles Kh-31, Kh-35 Uran, Kh-41 Moskit,
Yachont/Oniks, torpedoes, depth charges, rocket torpedos, prototype was T10V-5 introduced
in FN standard in Le Bourget 1995, but it is probably equipped with basic avionics See Su-34 section | |
| Su-32MF | proposed export version of Su-27IB See Su-34 section | |
| Sources: BACK TO TOP |
- Air Forces Monthly #227, February 2007, p. 5, Key Publishing, UK, 2007.
- Budack, W., Deutsche Suchoj Homepage, www.suchoj.com, Berlin, 2004-2005
- Cooper, T., et al ACIG.org Forums, Austria, 2003-2005
- Fomin, A., Su-27 Flanker Story, RA Intervestnik, Moscow, 2000
- Fomin, A., Flying the Red Star, Air Forces Monthly - August 2006, pp. 68-73, Key Publishing, UK, 2006.
- Fomin, A. (2007), Su-30MK Production Update, Air Forces Monthly #234, September 2007, p. 28, Key Publishing, UK, 2007
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