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Blue Thunder...

The Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' during an amazing solo display at the Belgian Air Force Days 2018.

 

The picture shows the landing gear doors are opened. And of course with Full Afterburners !!!!

 

This large and impressive SU-27 of the Ukrainian Air Force is a beautiful and feared beast.

 

Maximum Speed:

At High Altitude: Mach 2,35 (2500 km/h / 1,550+ mph)

At Low Altitude: 1400 km/h (870 mph)

 

Rate of Climb: 300 m/s (59,000 ft/min)

 

Maximum Service Ceiling: 19000 m (62,523 ft)

 

G-Limit: 9

 

The Air Show was visited by 72,000 spectators.

 

Location: Kleine Brogel Air Base.

Country: Belgium.

 

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Uploaded on September 11, 2018
Taken on September 9, 2018