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Su-33M 'Flanker-V'

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Auto Credit Based on CessnaIsCool's Naval Challenge!

A Fictional Version of the Su-33 With Thrust Vectoring

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meaning it can do this...

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Description:

The Su-33M is an upgraded variant of the naval Flanker designed to modernize the original Su-33 for 21st-century carrier operations. It features thrust-vectoring nozzles for dramatically improved low-speed control, tighter turn performance, and safer recoveries during carrier landings. Its avionics suite is slightly upgraded, adding improved sensors and mission computers without changing the aircraft’s overall layout or role. Most importantly, the Su-33M replaces the aging R-27 as its primary medium-range weapon, integrating the more modern R-77 missile, giving the aircraft a meaningful boost in BVR capability while keeping the familiar Flanker airframe.

not intended to be realistic, just a plane to have fun with. It's also only 304 parts, so it should be a really good plane to just play around with on mobile.


Controls:

AG1 = Thrust Vectoring

AG2 = Unfold Wings

AG3 = Arrestor Hook

AG7 = Jettison Weapons

VTOL = Flaps


Weapons:

30mm GSh-30-1 cannon x1

R-77 AAM x8

R-73 AAM x4

Because it's an "M" version Sukhoi, I'm giving it R-77 instead of R-27

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Naval Challenge!
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 48.1ft (14.7m)
  • Length 69.8ft (21.3m)
  • Height 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Empty Weight 18,338lbs (8,318kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,638lbs (10,268kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.68
  • Wing Loading 51.5lbs/ft2 (251.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 440.0ft2 (40.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5931

Parts

  • Number of Parts 304
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 1,463