Su-27SMK "Flanker B"

* AFD
* AFD Storm
* AFD Strike

"*After years of trial and error, TsAGI (Russia's Central Aero-hydrodynamics Institute) finally succeeded in developing this long-distance air superiority fighter based on the form of its existing next-generation fighter. The beauty of its appearance is matched only by its aerodynamic performance and heavy weapons capabilities. Its unparalleled prowess in dogfights has spurred the development of many derivative models.*"
―*Airforce Delta Storm* manual description, page 27.

"*Nothing maneuvers like this Flanker at low velocity, giving this plane the edge in dogfights. It's a steal at this price.*"
―Harry's description of this plane in the shop.
The **Su-27SMK** (NATO reporting name of **Flanker B**) is possibly meant to be the **Su-27SKM**, an updated version with improvements like an advanced cockpit, mid-flight refueling, and improved ECM. This plane was known as the **Su-27B Flanker** in *Airforce Delta* and simply the **Su-27 Flanker** in *Airforce Delta Storm*. As they are basically all the same plane, we will make just one page here. In *Airforce Delta Strike*, this aircraft is used by the Merv Flying Corps and can be used by John Rundal.

## Design (All Games)

What needs to be said about this plane? The design is very iconic; Large wings, straight-standing vertical stabilizers, large rear nozzles, and that little pod in between the engines. If you know aircraft, you probably know the Flanker.

## Performance

### *Airforce Delta*

A fairly ho-hum craft, unlocked after beating the game. Compared to the Su-37, it has higher speed, power, and defense, but worse mobility. It's not horrible, but it's... Pretty mediocre over all. And the fact it's a game-completion unlock is just salt in the wound.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

A decent craft, though somewhat hamstrung by how late in the game it's unlocked. Stats are above average in many regards, but... It's very likely you'll have better at this point. Still, it's pretty cheap at this point in the game, so hey.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

A fairly decent plane for John. This craft is armed with the mighty LR-AAM, arguably the best anti-air weapon in your arsenal. It's got decent stats all around, but like most of John's planes, it's very frail. Compared to the F-15C Eagle, it has better thrust and has the LR-AAM as opposed to the HM-AAM, but slightly worse speed.

## Statistics

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

 **Range:** | 3

* *(!) - Mobility stat is High in the PAL version.*

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

(Clockwise starting from top)

 **Speed:** | Medium

## Enemy Appearances (Missions)

### *Airforce Delta*

* Enemy Su-27Bs appear in Ceasefire Conference Security, The Fort Base and The Island Fortress. None of them are required kills.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

* Enemy Su-27s appear in Flames from the Sky and The Battle for Notos Sea. They are not required. One appears as a target in Blinded and they can also appear as targets in random Intercepts in the second chapter.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

* Merv Su-27SMKs appear in the latter part of the game, namely in the Kotor Stronghold section of the game. They appear in many missions.

## Gallery

### *Airforce Delta*

Enemy Su-27B from Ceasefire Conference SecurityDitto, plus emblem.Enemy Su-27B from The Fort Base.Ditto, plus emblem.Enemy Su-27B from The Island FortressDitto, plus emblem.
### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Picture, plus stats.Stats in the PAL version. Note the increased mobility.Wallpaper of Under a Cloud Umbrella featuring an Su-27 Flanker and two F-120C Nightcamels (although there is only one in the mission itself).Wallpaper of Fortress on the Sands featuring an Su-27 Flanker.Wallpaper of Offensive in the Saice Canal featuring a United Forces Su-27 Flanker a little above the bottom-right corner and an enemy YF-23 Blackwidow. Oddly, this is despite the fact Su-27s do not appear in the titular mission.Su-27 "Flanker" wallpaper.Su-27 "Flanker" in flight.Su-27 "Flanker" collage.Enemy Su-27 from Flames from the Sky.Ditto, from The Battle for Notos Sea.Ditto, from Blinded.Ditto, from Campaign B.Ditto, from Fight of the Sea Eagles B.Ditto, from Fight of the Sea Eagles C.Ditto, UF emblem.Player Su-27.Player Su-27.Player Su-27.Player Su-27.Player Su-27.
### *Airforce Delta Strike*

Su-27SMK in John's color scheme.Su-27SMK with a generic color scheme.Su-27SMK with Ferrite coating.Merv Su-27SMKDitto.The Merv Su-27SMK lacks an emblem.Aircraft statistics.Su-27SMK cockpit in *AFD Strike*.The Su-27SMK's special weapons, Long-Ranged Air-to-Air Missiles.