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Ok Flanker experts I have a question. It may be a stupid question but Im going to ask anyways. Yes Ive searched for this.

Does anyone have any photos of a Su-27 Flanker B with a ground attack load or Kh-31 load. Doing a 32nd Su-27 and wanted something different than the missile boat.

A Kh-31/dumb bomb load (if feasible) would be awesome but any references would be great.

Thanks in advance for the assist.

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the answer is NO

AFAIK the Su-27S never carried any of the mentioned weapons.

the only air to ground weapons i ever see mounted on the Flanker B, where some rocket pods. (it may have some other things hanging under its wings for static display at airshows...but not in service)

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Su-27 can carry non-guided bombs

here's a pic of the UBs dropping some, what appear to be, FAB-250 bombs

560c9180c46188db258b4611-816x453.jpg

PLAAF Su-27SK loaded with MERs

000-Su-27SK-MER-S.jpg

here's one from airliners.net - http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Sukhoi-Su-27/2168045/L/

If you'd convert your aircraft to SM version - then a KH-31 load would be one of the options.

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the only air to ground weapons i ever see mounted on the Flanker B, where some rocket pods. (it may have some other things hanging under its wings for static display at airshows...but not in service)

Technically, the Su-27S should be able to carry dumb A2G weapons (rockets and bombs). But, there is this interesting tidbit: "The large size of the Su-27S made it potentially useful as a strike aircraft, able to carry a wide range of munitions -- but strike was a secondary mission for the basic Su-27, and in the late 1980s most or all Su-27S machines were modified in accordance with the "Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE)" arms limitation treaty to eliminate whatever air-to-ground capabilities they had. These "pure air combat" machines were sometimes been referred to under the designation of "T10P" or "Su-27P"."

http://www.airvectors.net/avsu27_1.html

I wonder if that's true as I was under the impression that the Su-27P was the PVO variant, while the Su-27S was the Frontal Aviation one.

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Technically, the Su-27S should be able to carry dumb A2G weapons (rockets and bombs). But, there is this interesting tidbit: "The large size of the Su-27S made it potentially useful as a strike aircraft, able to carry a wide range of munitions -- but strike was a secondary mission for the basic Su-27, and in the late 1980s most or all Su-27S machines were modified in accordance with the "Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE)" arms limitation treaty to eliminate whatever air-to-ground capabilities they had. These "pure air combat" machines were sometimes been referred to under the designation of "T10P" or "Su-27P"."

http://www.airvectors.net/avsu27_1.html

I wonder if that's true as I was under the impression that the Su-27P was the PVO variant, while the Su-27S was the Frontal Aviation one.

Ive decided to go with a Ukranian build so Ill just use the air to air missiles.

I misspoke with the Moskit, yes I meant the Kh-31 not the full size Moskit.

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I'm pretty sure I have seen pictures of Ukrainian 2 seater with LGBs and a targeting pod.

I think you've seen Kazakh machines. The Ukrainian machines are standard Su-27UB.

Kazakhstans double seaters were upgraded in Belarus at the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant to Su-27UBM2 standard. Now they can carry most guided bombs and missiles available in the Russian inventory. They use the Rafael LITENING III targeting pod (see here).

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I think you've seen Kazakh machines. The Ukrainian machines are standard Su-27UB.

Kazakhstans double seaters were upgraded in Belarus at the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant to Su-27UBM2 standard. Now they can carry most guided bombs and missiles available in the Russian inventory. They use the Rafael LITENING III targeting pod (see here).

That must have been it! Thanks for the correction!

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Su-27 can carry non-guided bombs

PLAAF Su-27SK loaded with MERs

000-Su-27SK-MER-S.jpg

Holy Schnikes...that's a lotta bad news for somebody poundin da ground...one thing about dumb bombs they can't be fooled they're goin where they're dropped; just hope you ain't there.

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The Polish "TopShots 43" book by Krzysztof Barcz from Kagero publisher is predominantly dealing with 08. It is a very nice walk around book from 2006. Have no idea if it is available anywhere now, got the example few years ago. It was very inexpensive, 42 pages in full colour on quality paper and hundreds of photos, around 96% of them about 08 in splinter camo.

Remember that 08 had the early sting tail version!

Best regards

Gabor

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Here are some photos which hopefully help you.

Here in its early scheme (dielectric fairings green):

http://spotters.net.ua/search/?cn=36911013605

And here later in its life (dielectric fairings white):

http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?con=36911013605

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraft_genericsearch=%3D%22sukhoi+su-27%22&airlinesearch=ukraine+-+air+force&countrysearch=&specialsearch=&keywords=08&sort_order=photo_id+desc&page_limit=15&daterange=&range=&thumbnails=&engine_version=6.0

As Gabor said, be aware that your machine is an early series Flanker and has the early tail stinger. Fortunately, Zactomodels does one in 1/32 (link).

Markus

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The Polish "TopShots 43" book by Krzysztof Barcz from Kagero publisher is predominantly dealing with 08. It is a very nice walk around book from 2006. Have no idea if it is available anywhere now, got the example few years ago. It was very inexpensive, 42 pages in full colour on quality paper and hundreds of photos, around 96% of them about 08 in splinter camo.

Remember that 08 had the early sting tail version!

Best regards

Gabor

Here are some photos which hopefully help you.

Here in its early scheme (dielectric fairings green):

http://spotters.net.ua/search/?cn=36911013605

And here later in its life (dielectric fairings white):

http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?con=36911013605

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraft_genericsearch=%3D%22sukhoi+su-27%22&airlinesearch=ukraine+-+air+force&countrysearch=&specialsearch=&keywords=08&sort_order=photo_id+desc&page_limit=15&daterange=&range=&thumbnails=&engine_version=6.0

As Gabor said, be aware that your machine is an early series Flanker and has the early tail stinger. Fortunately, Zactomodels does one in 1/32 (link).

Markus

Very cool. Thanks for the leads guys. Yeah Im going to order the Early stinger from Zacto.

Awesome find on those photos Markus. The later photos with the white has overspray which will be a nice touch.

I just found the full walkaround for Blue 08 in the Zactomodel forum. 330 pics!

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