In Ukraine, tests of a deeply modernized combat training fighter Su-27UB2M began. A prototype aircraft is being tested at the State Research Institute for Testing and Certification of Arms and Military Equipment.
The new modification “sparks” Su-27 was developed at the Zaporozhye Aviation Repair Plant “Migremont” by order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Details of the upgrade were not disclosed., declared, what “new” fighter received “broader” combat capabilities to defeat ground and air targets.
reported, that during the modernization, the prototype Su-27UB2M received a new navigation and information complex, helmet-mounted target designation and indication system, as well as a machine for shooting heat traps. All this without details., who is the developer, which systems, etc.. not specified.
celebrated, that in preparation for state tests, the aircraft had already flown about 40 hours, having made more than thirty sorties. At this stage, the testers must give a preliminary assessment of the aircraft, taking into account its new characteristics., as well as their compliance with the requirements of the customer represented by the Ministry of Defense.
Su-27UB is a two-seat modification of the fourth-generation all-weather fighter Su-27, developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau.
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