List of Sukhoi Aircraft

 

List of Sukhoi Aircraft

Here is a detailed list of aircraft developed by Sukhoi, categorized by their roles:

Fighters and Interceptors

• Sukhoi Su-1 (1940) - High-altitude fighter prototype
• Sukhoi Su-2 (1941) - Light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft
• Sukhoi Su-7 (1959) - Fighter-bomber and ground attack aircraft
• Sukhoi Su-9 (1959) - Interceptor aircraft
• Sukhoi Su-15 (1965) - Long-range interceptor
• Sukhoi Su-17 (1969) - Ground attack aircraft with variable-sweep wings
• Sukhoi Su-24 (1974) - Long-range strike aircraft
• Sukhoi Su-25 (1981) - Close air support aircraft
• Sukhoi Su-27 (1985) - Air superiority fighter
• Sukhoi Su-30 (1996) - Multirole fighter
• Sukhoi Su-35 (2014) - Advanced multirole fighter
• Sukhoi Su-57 (2019) - Fifth-generation stealth fighter

Bombers and Attack Aircraft

• Sukhoi Su-34 (2014) - Fighter-bomber with advanced avionics and capabilities

Trainers

• Sukhoi Su-26 (1984) - Aerobatic trainer
• Sukhoi Su-30MKI - Multirole fighter variant for the Indian Air Force with advanced avionics

Transport and Civilian Aircraft

• Sukhoi Superjet 100 (2011) - Regional passenger jet

Experimental and Advanced Projects

• Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut (1997) - Experimental fighter with forward-swept wings
• Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B (2019) - Stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)
• Sukhoi Checkmate (Su-75) (2026) - Lightweight fifth-generation fighter proposal

Notable Variants and Special Projects

• Sukhoi Su-30MKK - Multirole fighter variant for the Chinese Air Force
• Sukhoi Su-30MKM - Multirole fighter variant for the Malaysian Air Force

This list highlights the diverse range of aircraft developed by Sukhoi, showcasing their significant contributions to military and civilian aviation.

List of MiG Series Aircraft

Category	Aircraft Model	Year	Description
Fighters and Interceptors	MiG-1	1940	First production fighter
	MiG-3	1940	Fighter and interceptor, testbed for numerous experimental variants
	MiG-9 "Fargo"	1946	First-generation turbojet fighter and attack aircraft
	MiG-15 "Fagot"	1947	One of the best early jet fighters, used extensively in the Korean War
	MiG-17 "Fresco"	1950	Improved version of MiG-15, used as an interceptor in the Vietnam War
	MiG-19 "Farmer"	1952	First European-made supersonic fighter
	MiG-21 "Fishbed"	1959	Most-produced supersonic fighter, widely exported
	MiG-23 "Flogger"	1967	Most-produced variable-geometry aircraft
	MiG-25 "Foxbat"	1964	Fastest mass-production aircraft, interceptor, and reconnaissance-bomber
	MiG-29 "Fulcrum"	1977	Air superiority and multi-role fighter
	MiG-31 "Foxhound"	1981	Interceptor based on MiG-25
	MiG-35	2017	Advanced multi-role fighter
Ground Attack	MiG-27 "Flogger-D/J"	1970	Ground-attack variant of MiG-23
Naval	MiG-29K "Fulcrum-D"	1988	Carrier-based multi-role variant of MiG-29
Trainers	MiG-AT	-	Advanced jet trainer
Experimental	MiG-8 "Utka"	1945	Aerodynamic research aircraft
	MiG-105 "Spiral"	1965	Orbital interceptor prototype
	1.44	1998	Prototype for PAK FA fifth-generation fighter

Production and Global Presence

• Total Aircraft Produced: About 45,000
• Exported Units: 11,000 to over 40 countries
• Major Conflicts: Korean War, Vietnam War, Arab-Israeli wars

 

McDonnell Douglas's aircraft series

 McDonnell Douglas, formed by the merger of McDonnell Aircraft and Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967, produced a variety of notable commercial and military aircraft. Here’s a detailed overview of the main series of aircraft produced by McDonnell Douglas:

Commercial Aircraft

DC Series

• DC-8
  • Description: A four-engine long-range narrow-body jet airliner.
  • First Flight: 1958.
  • Production End: 1972.
  • Notable Features: Competed with the Boeing 707; some are still in use as freighters.
• DC-9
  • Description: A twin-engine short-range jet airliner.
  • First Flight: 1965.
  • Production End: 1982.
  • Notable Features: Designed for frequent short flights, featuring rear-mounted engines.
• DC-10
  • Description: A three-engine wide-body jet airliner.
  • First Flight: 1970.
  • Production End: 1989.
  • Notable Features: Known for its distinct engine placement and medium- to long-haul capabilities.

MD Series

• MD-80
  • Description: A series of twin-engine, short- to medium-range jet airliners.
  • First Flight: 1979.
  • Variants: Includes MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88.
  • Seating Capacity: 130 to 172 passengers.
• MD-90
  • Description: An upgraded version of the MD-80 with a longer fuselage and new engines.
  • First Flight: 1993.
  • Production End: 2000.
  • Notable Features: Improved fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
• MD-11
  • Description: A three-engine wide-body jet airliner, an evolution of the DC-10.
  • First Flight: 1990.
  • Production End: 2000.
  • Notable Features: Stretched fuselage and advanced cockpit design, reducing crew requirements.

MD-95

• Description: The last evolution of the DC-9, marketed as the Boeing 717 after the merger with Boeing.
• First Flight: 1995.
• Production End: 2006.

Military Aircraft

• F-4 Phantom II
  • Description: A tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber.
  • First Flight: 1960.
  • Notable Features: Used extensively during the Vietnam War; known for versatility.
• F-15 Eagle
  • Description: A twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed for air superiority.
  • First Flight: 1972.
  • Notable Features: Renowned for its speed and agility.
• AV-8B Harrier II
  • Description: A vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) jet.
  • First Flight: 1981.
  • Notable Features: Used by the U.S. Marine Corps and capable of operating from smaller ships.
• KC-10 Extender
  • Description: A military aerial refuelling tanker aircraft.
  • First Flight: 1980.
  • Notable Features: Based on the DC-10 design, it supports air operations by refuelling aircraft in flight.
• C-9 Skytrain II
  • Description: A military transport aircraft based on the DC-9.
  • First Flight: 1968.
  • Notable Features: Used for cargo and personnel transport.

McDonnell Douglas's aircraft legacy is marked by innovation and a wide range of applications, from commercial air travel to military operations, significantly impacting aviation history.