MiG-27 Flogger
Notes: This is
the tactical strike variant of the MiG-23 interceptor.
The MiG-27 has a three-position swing-wing; in the forward position,
handling characteristics are as shown (this is the normal position for strike
configuration), but maximum speed is Tr Mov 450 and Com Mov 620. If wings are in
mid-sweep, maximum speed is Tr Mov 605 and Com Mov 830, but minimum speed is
160, Agl is -2/-1, and Turn is -20/-10.
If wings are in full sweep, maximum speeds are as shown, but minimum
speed is 200, Agl is -3/-2, and Turn is -30/-20.
It takes one phase to change sweep by one setting; during this phase, the
plane may only fly level or be in a shallow dive and no weapons may be fired or
launched. There is a more advanced
version of this aircraft, the Flogger-J; this aircraft has added avionics and
night vision. This aircraft is used
by Russia, India, and Iran.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Flogger-D (Early) |
$7,051,020 |
AvG |
4 tons |
20.3 tons |
1 |
28 |
None |
Enclosed |
Flogger-D (Late) |
$8,089,090 |
AvG |
4 tons |
20.4 tons |
1 |
28 |
None |
Enclosed |
Flogger-J |
$37,241,470 |
AvG |
4 tons |
16.3 tons |
1 |
30 |
Radar (150 km), Image Intensification (9
km) |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
Flogger-D |
3744 |
936 (130) |
NA
234 8/4
80/40 |
6000 |
7872 |
14000 |
FF6
CF6 RF6
W5 T5 |
Flogger-J |
3744 |
936 (120) |
NA
234 8/5
80/50 |
6000 |
7872 |
14000 |
FF7
CF7 RF6
W5 T5 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Flogger-D (Early) |
RWR, Flare/Chaff (40/30) |
700/500m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
GSh-6-30 Autocannon, 7 Hardpoints |
260x30mm |
Flogger-D (Late) |
All-Weather Flight, RWR, Flare/Chaff
(45/35) |
700/500m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
GSh-6-30 Autocannon, 7 Hardpoints |
260x30mm |
Flogger-J |
All Weather Flight, RWR, Flare/Chaff
(50/40), Laser Designator (6 km), ECM 2 |
700/500m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
GSh-6-30 Autocannon, 7 Hardpoints |
260x30mm |
SU-7 Fitter
Notes: This
elderly ground-attack aircraft first flew in the 1950s.
It remains in service with many Third-World countries that were former
Soviet client states. Its highly
swept wings do not lend themselves to maneuverability, and its underpowered
engine does not give it high speed or good cargo capability.
The aircraft has an ejection seat, but is not capable of in-flight
refueling.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$5,513,770 |
AvG |
2.5 tons |
13.5 tons |
1 |
22 |
None |
Enclosed |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
3376 |
844 (150) |
NA
211 5/3 50/30 |
4260 |
6892 |
15150 |
FF4
CF4 RF4
T3 W3 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Flare/Chaff (25/15), RWR |
905/950m Hardened Runway |
+1 |
2x30mm autocannons, 9 hardpoints |
140x30mm |
Su-17 Fitter-D/Su-22
Fitter-F
Notes: The Su-17
Fitter is basically an SU-7 Fitter equipped with variable geometry wings and a
more powerful engine. The Fitter-D
is capable of nuclear delivery, and has a higher weapons load.
The swing wing has two positions, fore and aft, for low or high speeds.
The wing sweep may be changed only when the aircraft spends 4 phases or
more in straight-line or minimal turn rate flight.
Unless the wings are swept, the maximum combat speed is 585; but if the
wings are swept, minimum speed is 150 and all agility ratings are -1 and turn
rates are -20/-10. The aircraft has
an ejection seat, but is not capable of in-flight refueling.
The Su-22
Fitter-F is an improved, export version of the Su-17.
The same swing-wing restrictions of the Su-17 apply to the Su-22.
The Fitter-F has greater internal fuel coupled with a more efficient
engine, thus having greatly-improved range.
It also has improved avionics.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Fitter-D |
$5,709,140 |
AvG |
4.25 tons |
19.5 tons |
1 |
28 |
None |
Enclosed |
Fitter-F |
$41,033,650 |
AvG |
4.25 tons |
19.5 tons |
1 |
30 |
Radar (100 km) |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
(Both) |
2800 |
700 (110) |
NA
175 7/4
70/40 |
6360 |
4645 |
15200 |
FF4
CF4 RF4
T3 W4 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Fitter-D |
Flare/Chaff (40/30), RWR |
905/950m
Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2x30mm autocannons, 9 hardpoints |
300x30mm |
Fitter-F |
Flare/Chaff (40/30), RWR,
Terrain-Following Radar |
905/950m
Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm autocannons, 9 hardpoints |
300x30mm |
Su-24 Fencer
Notes: This is
the one of the Russian's primary strike aircraft.
It is also in use by several former Russian republics, Iran, Libya, and
Syria. It is a medium bomber in the
same class as the US F-111. The Fencer is capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
The aircraft has ejection seats and is capable of in-flight refueling.
The Fencer has a variable geometry wing with auto sweep features.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Many tragic mistakes resulted from this aircraft’s resemblance to the
F-111; so much so that many aircraft of these types were mistakenly shot down by
both sides.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$55,767,400 |
AvG |
8 tons |
36 tons |
2 |
52 |
2nd Gen FLIR (12 km), Radar
(300 km) |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
2624 |
656 (110) |
NA
164 6/2
60/20 |
13200 |
12206 |
17000 |
FF8
CF8 RF8
W5 T5 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Flare/Chaff (50/40), RWR, Deception
Jamming (100 km), Active Jamming (ECM 4, IRCM 3), HUD, TFR, Laser
Designator (12 km), Auto Track |
1305/945m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm autocannons, 9 hardpoints |
140x30mm |
Su-25/Su-39 Frogfoot
Notes: This is
the Russian counterpart of the A-10, being a dedicated ground attack aircraft.
In addition to Russia, the Frogfoot is operated by Afghanistan, Angola,
Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, and Peru.
This aircraft was first used in combat in Afghanistan.
The pilot has an ejection seat, and the aircraft is capable on in-flight
refueling.
The Su-39 (also
known as the Frogfoot-B) is a development of the Frogfoot using lessons learned
from the War in Afghanistan. Russia
had about two-dozen of this development of the Su-25 at the start of the
Twilight War. It is a two-seat trainer with the rear seat removed and replaced
with additional fuel and avionics, and a radar set is carried in a pod beneath
the fuselage. The cannon has been
increased to 6 barrels for a greater fire rate, and ammunition supply has been
increased. Armor in the fuselage
has been increased. IR suppression
has been achieved through cooling intakes in the upper fuselage and a new center
body that masks hot turbines.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Su-25 |
$9,193,870 |
AvG |
4.4 tons |
18.6 tons |
1 |
32 |
None |
Enclosed |
Su-39 |
$31,230,180 |
AvG
|
4.4 tons |
19.2 tons |
2 |
34 |
Radar (175 km), FLIR (12 km) |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
Su-25 |
1888 |
472 (100) |
NA
118 6/3
60/30 |
6600 |
8853 |
7000 |
FF8
CF8 RF8
W5 T5* |
Su-39 |
1888 |
472 (100) |
NA
118 6/3
60/30 |
7000 |
8853 |
7000 |
FF9
CF9 RF8
W6 T5* |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Su-25 |
Flare/Chaff (25/15), RWR, Laser
Designator (12 km) |
1200/600 Primitive Runway |
+3 |
AO-17A 30mm-2 Autocannon, 8 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Su-39 |
RWR, Flare/Chaff (50/30), ECM 2, HUD,
Target ID, Laser Designator (12 km), IR Suppression |
1200/600 Primitive Runway |
+4 |
GSh-30-6 Autocannon, 8 Hardpoints |
400x30mm |
*The area just around the
cockpit is armored with titanium and reinforced Perspex and has an AV of 12.
SU-34 Flanker-F
Notes: This
widened, two seat version of the SU-30MK was meant to replace the SU-24 Fencer
in Russian service, but it was introduced just prior to the war and few were
built. It is an advanced
weapons-delivery platform, with the improvements of the SU-30MK, and terrain
following radar. The SU-34 also has
a rear radar/radio/designator pod, and may fire missiles and weapon rearward at
enemy aircraft and positions. This
rear radar has a limited search arc and strength, but is mainly for defensive
purposes. The bulbous profile of
the Flanker-F has less streamlining and less speed than the SU-30MK.
The crew has ejection seats and the aircraft is capable of in-flight
refueling. The two wingtip
hardpoints may only be used for AAM or electronics pods.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$106,710,720 |
AvG |
8 tons |
44.36 tons |
2 |
29 |
Radar (300 km), 3rd Gen FLIR
(20 km), 2nd Gen Image Intensification (12 km) |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
4970 |
1242 (115) |
NA
311 9/7
90/70 |
11470 |
11721 |
19800 |
FF6
CF6 RF5
T5 W5 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
All-Weather Flight, RWR, Flare/Chaff
(60/40), ECM 3, Auto Track, HUD, Look-Down Radar, IR Uncage, Track While
Scan, Secure Radios. Terrain Following Radar, Laser Designator (12 km) |
750/700m Hardened Runway |
+4 |
GSh-301 30mm Autocannon, 12 Hardpoints |
800x30mm |
Notes: This
Russian aircraft is used as an advanced operational trainer and light attack
aircraft. It was designed to
replace the L-29/L-39/L-59 series of aircraft in Russian and Czech service, and
also had some orders from Italy.
The controls are fly-by-wire and very responsive, and the Yak-130 is
maneuverable enough to be used as an aerobatic stunt plane. The Yak-130 can use
both Eastern and Western weapons.
Twilight 2000
Notes: As it was not introduced into service until early 1995, it is a rather
rare aircraft. In Italian service,
the Yak-130 is often armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders and Maverick missiles.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,019,680 |
AvG |
3 tons |
9.5 tons |
2 |
14 |
None |
Enclosed |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
2074 |
519 (110) |
NA
130 9/5
70/50 |
2165 |
4328 |
13000 |
FF4
CF3 RF3
T3 W4 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
RWR, Flare/Chaff (20/15) |
495/450m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
7 hardpoints |
None |