The Su-33 Flanker-D, the first carrier-based fighter jet developed by the Soviet Union and passed on to Russia, was officially introduced into service exactly 27 years ago. The Sukhoi Su-33 is a twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter developed in the 1980s. The origin story of the Su-33 is straightforward: the Soviet Navy required a fighter … Continue reading Rejected By India, Reborn In China — Meet The Russian ‘Flanker’ Fighter Jet That Entered Service 27 Years Ago!