Hobby Master HA6027 Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker-B" Multirole Fighter - "Blue 21", 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, Myrhorod, Ukraine (1:72 Scale)
"Their [US] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia's. This is what in defense is referred to as 'their home - their fortress'. And good on them, I say. Well done! But this means that we also need to build our home and make it strong and well protected. We see, after all, what is going on in the world. The Comrade Wolf knows who to eat, as the saying goes. It knows who to eat and is not about to listen to anyone, it seems."
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking to the Federal Assembly in his 2006 annual address
The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker; nicknamed "Sushka" in USSR) is a twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large United States fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle, with 3,530-kilometre (1,910 nmi) range, heavy aircraft ordnance, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability. The Su-27 was designed for air superiority missions, and subsequent variants are able to perform almost all aerial warfare operations. It was designed with the Mikoyan MiG-29 as its complement.
The Su-27 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1985. The primary role was long range air defence against American SAC B-1B and B-52G/H bombers, protecting the Soviet coast from aircraft carriers and flying long range fighter escort for Soviet heavy bombers such as the Tu-95 "Bear", Tu-22M "Backfire" and Tu-160 "Blackjack".
There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. The Su-33 'Flanker-D' is a naval fleet defense interceptor for use on aircraft carriers. Further versions include the side-by-side two-seat Su-34 'Fullback' strike/fighter-bomber variant, and the Su-35 'Flanker-E' improved air superiority and multi-role fighter. The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese license-built version of the Su-27.
Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker-B" multirole fighter, which is operated by the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod, Ukraine.
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Dimensions:
Wingspan: 8-inches
Length: 12-inches
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Historical Account: "Slava Ukraine" - Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24th, 1991, which was approved via a referendum on December 1st. On January 13th, 1992, the 831 IAP took an oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people. The Ukrainian Air Force was established on March 17th, 1992, with the 831 IAP becoming the 831 VAP.
In 1996, pilots of the Myrgorod regiment participated in a military parade to honor the 5th Independence Day of Ukraine, with four Su-27s accompanying a Tupolev Tu-160. In 1997, the 831 VAP hosted a visit from United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles of the 4th Fighter Wing (4th FW). In June 1998, Colonel Ivan Chernenko conducted the first visit of a Ukrainian Su-27UB to the United States, flying to the home of the 4th FW at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In March 2000, 831 VAP was assigned to the 35th Aviation Group (35 AvG).
On August 1st, 2003, the 831 VAP was reassigned to the 5th Aviation Corps (Ukraine) leading to the regiment becoming the 831st Fighter Aviation Brigade (831 VABr). On January 25th, 2005, the fighter air force was subordinated to the Air Command of the Air Force "Center" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.