About
A high-performance, twin-engine Soviet air-superiority fighter. It features a powerful N001 Mech radar, SPO‑15 RWR, HMD, and strong overall flight performance with a top speed of 2,500 km/h, TWR of 1.25, solid turn (30.8 °/s) and roll (179 °/s) rates
Playstyle
Use it as a high-speed energy fighter: climb to altitude and engage with long-range R‑27 missiles. For close combat, rely on your 30 mm cannon and short-range R‑73. Strong countermeasures and wide radar coverage let you control engagements efficiently .
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ High thrust-to-weight (1.25)
➕ Excellent speed and climb
➕ Strong turn and roll performance
➕ Good missile mix (R‑27R, R‑27T, R‑73)
➕ Solid radar and countermeasure suite (32 flares, 64 chaff)
Cons
➖ Competes less well against jets with advanced avionics
➖ Relies on pilot skill to maximize radar/missile combos
Loadout Option
Trivia
- The Su-27P was originally a tier 8 aircraft, before being downtiered to tier 7 in update 9.2
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