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Su-33: Russia’s Powerhouse Aircraft Carrier Fighter That’s Missing An Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary: Russia's Sukhoi Su-33 is a powerful and capable carrier-based fighter, superior in many ways to its naval counterpart, the MiG-29K. -However, this formidable aircraft is now ...
The National Interest

Russia’s Su-33 Aircraft Carrier Fighter Nightmare Is Embarrassing

Summary: Russia’s quest to become an aircraft carrier power has been marred by failures, notably with the Su-33 fighter jet. Introduced in 1999, this carrier-based aircraft has struggled with numerous ...
The National Interest

Su-33 Flanker-D Problems: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

The Su-33 could be Russia’s most dangerous carrier fighter. But the airplane’s footprint is somewhat larger—and on Russia’s only aircraft carrier, available real estate is at a premium. The Su-33 is ...