Ukrainian Air Force's Sukhoi SU-27.
The Sukhoi SU-27 (NATO code name: Flanker) is a multi-role jet fighter developed in the Soviet Union by Sukhoi.
The SU-27 was originally developed as a long-range interceptor fighter. When production started, the role of fighter-bomber was also added.
Like the US F-16, the SU-27 is statically unstable and also features a fly-by-wire system.
This picture was taken on 14 July 2018 during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
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