Flankertyyppisiä

Flankertyyppisiä refers to a Finnish term that describes a specific type of fighter aircraft. The literal translation of "flankertyyppisiä" is "flanker-type". This classification is primarily associated with Sukhoi's Su-27 Flanker family of aircraft and its derivatives. These aircraft are characterized by their twin-engine, twin-tail design, offering high maneuverability and long-range capabilities.

The Su-27 itself was developed in the Soviet Union as a response to American fighter jets like the F-15 Eagle. It is a highly capable air superiority fighter, known for its impressive aerodynamic performance, including its ability to perform the "Cobra" maneuver. The "flankertyyppisiä" designation is often used to broadly categorize aircraft that share a similar airframe, wing design, and general performance envelope with the original Su-27.

This category includes numerous variants and export versions, such as the Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, and Su-35. These aircraft have been modified and adapted for various roles, including multirole combat, naval operations, and strike missions, while retaining the core characteristics of the Flanker design. The continued development and widespread use of these aircraft by Russia and many other countries have cemented the "flankertyyppisiä" as a significant category in modern military aviation.