Zhuravlik/Flanker Questions

[pauldy]

After 3 something years.. I finally caved in.. and got the Su-27 module.

Although I'm still an Eagle Driver, I'm kinda familiar with the Su-27 because it was one of the jets i use back in the Flaming Cliffs Days..

 

 

Now that the Flanker has PFM I have some questions:

1. What is the Su-27's corner speed in Kilometers per Hour?

2. Is it me or that when taking off with neutral trim, the nose pitches up too much... is there some kind of ideal trim setting for take off?

3. Is there an ideal AoA value for approach when landing?

..the Eagle prefers around 20-22 units on approach.. How about the Su-27?

[Flow]

1 - 700 - 800 km/h IAS for optimal corner speed

2 - No idea, but noticed that too

3 - 9° - 10° is optimal. It usually means 270 - 300 km/h depending on the loadout.

[Ironhand]

After 3 something years.. I finally caved in.. and got the Su-27 module.

Although I'm still an Eagle Driver, I'm kinda familiar with the Su-27 because it was one of the jets i use back in the Flaming Cliffs Days..

 

 

Now that the Flanker has PFM I have some questions:

1. What is the Su-27's corner speed in Kilometers per Hour?

2. Is it me or that when taking off with neutral trim, the nose pitches up too much... is there some kind of ideal trim setting for take off?

3. Is there an ideal AoA value for approach when landing?

..the Eagle prefers around 20-22 units on approach.. How about the Su-27?

3. The Flanker doesn't use a single AoA value. Since you're asking AoA, we'll speak AoA. Leave the IAP at around 7°. Be around 8° right after the outer marker. Touch down at 10°. The first two values keep your touch down point visible above your nose on your way down the slope. As you cross the threshold you should be slowing toward that 10° value which will move it under your nose. 10° puts you at the correct landing speed for your weight.

 

EDIT: This is more or less it:

 

 

:EDIT ENDS

 

2. Unless you're referring to what happens, when you retract your landing gear, it's not something I've noticed. I rotate and lift off smoothly. The Flanker's artificial trim control comes into play as your wheels come up and you'll notice your nose start to pitch up. That's the point to start trimming down.

 

1. Around 575 km/hr at sea level. Best sustained turn rate is roughly what Flow stated.

 

Edited February 3, 2018 by Ironhand

[pauldy]

Thanks for the replies :thumbup::thumbup:

 

I'll mark thess posts as references. ^^

 

That video though, makes me kinda envious ^^ since i cannot upgrade to 2.5 for now... ^^;

So I guess Aerobraking is also possible for the Zhuravlik/Flanker..^^

 

 

Regards^^

[Ironhand]

...

So I guess Aerobraking is also possible for the Zhuravlik/Flanker...

Yes, very possible. Save the chute for when you really really need it. :)

[pauldy]

After flying the Zhuravlik for the past days... It definitely takes more effort to fly this bird..

and somehow it made me appreciate the F-15's FCS even more..

 

It feels more rewarding after managing to shoot something down with an R-27R/ER..

..considering Semi-Actives tend to get spoofed more by chaff.. at least for me..

 

 

PS: I'm prolly calling the Su-27 & it's derivatives Zhuravlik now.. thanks to that Light Novel that had a character with the same name. She is an avatar of an Su-30 on steroids or something...

Sorry if i seem like a weeb... :D

[Ironhand]

...I'm prolly calling the Su-27 & it's derivatives Zhuravlik now...

:) "Little Crane" it is... though, by any name, she's the most beautiful aircraft in the sky.