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
This category includes numerous variants and export versions, such as the Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, and Su-35. These