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Su-27KUB (Su-33KUB) video

By Pavel | August 11, 2006 on 4:22 pm | In Aviation Video, Su-33 Naval Flanker-D, Sukhoi, Sukhoi family |

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As it usually goes with Sukhoi designations, it is video about Su-27KUB, also known as Su-33KUB aircraft. KUB is Korabelniy Uchebno-Boevoy - Naval Combat Trainer. From other side I would call it Su-34 Naval version - the same canards and same pilots “side-by-side” placement. Excellent video from “Sukhoi familiy” series - amazing carrier-style take-offs and landings.

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IMO, I’d disagree with lumping it in with the Su-32/34 family. While it shares the cockpit, it’s jammed onto a standard ‘Flanker’ airframe with standard nose cone fit, without the aerodynamic refinements (chines) for low-level flight. Where it’s been marinized, it probably should be lumped in with the Su-33 family, if not a new designation of its own, an odd number to reflect that it’s still primarily a fighter.

My 2 cents. Awesome site!!

Comment by DC — August 21, 2006 #
I think the fact that Russian aircraft are capable of taking off without a catapult is absolutely amazing! I guess the less you rely on mechanical things (i.e. the catapults) the faster you can launch aircraft into the air and potentially have fewer problems with equipment in the long run. It just goes to show that these planes have great weight / thrust ratios.

I also wonder how high that ramp is, anyone have numbers?

Comment by Steve — August 22, 2006 #
The designation Su 27KUB says that it is a trainer version of the Su 33. UB means 2 seat trainer in russian.

Comment by Munzy — November 8, 2006 #
Not relyiny on mechanical things is a benefit as you don’t need to wait for the catapault to reset between launches, this allows you to launch more planes quickly. It also saves time and costs in manufacturing and servicing the carrier.

Comment by Munzy — December 3, 2006 #
I always thought this thing was called the Su-32 and used as a maritime patrol and strike aircraft…

Comment by Kalash — August 27, 2007 #
No, Su-32 has nothing to do with the NAVY, it’s only attack aircraft.

Comment by Pavel — August 29, 2007 #