Ukrainian Su‑27s deploy precision strikes using us bombs
Ukrainian Su-27 fighters, equipped with American GBU-39 bombs, are carrying out precise attacks on strategic targets in Russia, reports Forbes.
The Ukrainian Air Force is utilising Su-27 fighters to conduct precision strikes on strategic targets in Russia, such as pontoon bridges and command points. These fighters are equipped with American GBU-39 bombs, which, thanks to GPS, can plan from a distance of over 95 kilometres. Additionally, they conduct low-altitude flights. This tactic allows them to avoid radar and increases the range of the bombs.
Unique footage. Ukrainian Su-27 attacks Russian positions
In rare footage, a Su-27 is seen dropping four bombs from one pylon, using a low-flight tactic that involves a sudden climb before releasing the bombs. This method allows the Su-27 to evade Russian anti-aircraft defence. Despite limited resources, the Ukrainian air force focuses on attacking costly targets, using about 10 to 12 bombs daily.
Low-altitude tactics
Ukrainian Su-27s, armed with GBU-39 bombs, employ low-altitude tactics to prevent radar detection during precise attacks on strategic targets in Russia. These manoeuvres allow the aircraft to remain out of enemy range while effectively destroying key enemy objects. Thanks to GPS, the bombs can reach significant distances, further improving operational safety.
The Su-27 aircraft, which appeared in the footage from the front, is a fighter machine also intended to gain air superiority. Its history dates back to the 1970s, with its first flight occurring in 1977. Production of the Su-27 continued from 1980 until 2019.
The Su-27 is powered by two Saturn Lyulka AL-31F engines, each generating more than 7,699 kilogrammes of thrust. With a wingspan of 15 metres, a length of 22 metres, and a height of 5.5 metres, this structure, which weighs nearly 16,500 kilogrammes, accelerates to a speed of Mach 1.3, or approximately 1,300 kilometres per hour, at low altitudes and as high as Mach 2.3 (2,400 kilometres per hour) at high altitudes (a maximum of 19 kilometres).
The range of the machine mentioned exceeds 3,700 kilometres, and its basic armament is a standard GSz-31-1 30 mm aircraft gun. Additionally, various guided missiles or—as in the case of the aircraft in the footage—GBU-39 bombs can be housed under the aircraft.
