Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker: Air Superiority Fighter [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

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Product Description

The Su-27 entered service with the Russian Air Force in the mid-1980s. This comprehensive history is based on documents supplied from Sukhoi, interviews with design and engineering employees of the company, and all available information that has been published on this deadly aircraft. Contains development history, operational service history, technical details, and explanations of each model in the range. Technical drawings, photos, and text combine to make this the ultimate Sukhoi Su-27 reference.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: The Crowood Press; illustrated edition edition (August 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840370297
• ISBN-13: 978-1840370294
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,935,169 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very passionate author, February 8, 2006

By	Ong Tso Sheng (Singapore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, like the others by the same author, are the most comprehensive books about russian aircraft. It covers history,development, production, deployment and even some comparison with contemporary western fighters. Despite this it is still a very readable book and does not get bogged down with technical jargon and numbers.

The author himself seems to have a real passion for aviation subject and this shows in the book, making it very enjoyable to read. Having said that however, the author does have a very slight bias towards russian aircraft. A VERY SLIGHT one.

Most of the information is in the text, though it has some interesting photos of key components or variants.

Overall, a very good book that has alot of background information yet still easy to read. A feat in itself.