fkin russian planes

Sukhoi Su-57 — Felon

Fifth-generation multirole fighter

Modern stealth-oriented fighter; operational numbers remain relatively small.

Sukhoi Su-35S — Flanker-E

Heavy multirole fighter

Advanced derivative of the Su-27 family.

Sukhoi Su-30SM/SM2 — Flanker-C

Multirole fighter

Two-seat fighter used by Russian aerospace and naval aviation.

Sukhoi Su-27 — Flanker

Air-superiority fighter

The original aircraft behind several later Flanker variants.

MiG-31BM — Foxhound

Long-range interceptor

Designed for high-speed interception; the MiG-31K is a specialized strike variant.

MiG-29 — Fulcrum

Light multirole fighter

An older Soviet design still represented in Russian and other former Soviet inventories.

MiG-29K — Fulcrum-D

Carrier-capable multirole fighter

Naval version designed for aircraft-carrier operations.

Sukhoi Su-33 — Flanker-D

Carrier-based fighter

Naval derivative of the Su-27.

Sukhoi Su-34 — Fullback

Fighter-bomber

Specialized for strike missions with a side-by-side two-person cockpit.

Close-air-support aircraft

Armored subsonic jet designed primarily for ground attack.

Older variable-sweep-wing strike aircraft still reported in service.

MiG-35

Ilyushin Il-76 — Candid

Heavy strategic and tactical airlifter

One of Russia's principal military cargo aircraft. Multiple transport and specialized mission variants exist.

Antonov An-124 — Condor

Very heavy strategic transport

Soviet-designed aircraft capable of carrying exceptionally large cargo. Military availability is limited relative to the Il-76 fleet.

Antonov An-12 — Cub

Medium turboprop transport

Older cargo aircraft with residual service in Russia and other countries.

Antonov An-26 — Curl

Light tactical transport

Twin-engine turboprop used for short-haul transport and logistics.

Antonov An-72 — Coaler

Short takeoff and landing transport

Recognizable by its engines mounted above the wings.

Very large turboprop transport

Historic heavy-lift design. Any remaining service should be treated as limited and subject to retirement status.

Ilyushin Il-78 — Midas

Dedicated aerial tanker

The principal Soviet-designed tanker family in Russian service. Based on the Il-76 transport airframe.

Il-78M / Il-78M-90A

Tanker variants and modernization program

The Il-78M is an established variant. The Il-78M-90A is a newer development based on the modernized Il-76 family; do not assume every announced aircraft has entered regular service.

Beriev A-50 / A-50U — Mainstay

Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C)

Large radar-equipped aircraft used to detect and track aircraft and coordinate air operations. The A-50U is the upgraded version.

Ilyushin Il-80 — Maxdome

Airborne strategic command post

Specialized aircraft designed to maintain high-level command and communications during a national emergency.

Beriev A-100 Premier

Next-generation AEW&C program

Intended to succeed the A-50 family. Its developmental status should not be confused with an established operational flee

Tupolev Tu-160 — Blackjack

Supersonic strategic bomber

Large variable-sweep-wing bomber capable of carrying long-range cruise missiles. Modernized Tu-160M aircraft are also being produced.

Tupolev Tu-95MS — Bear

Long-range turboprop strategic bomber

Famous for its contra-rotating propellers; carries long-range cruise missiles.

Tupolev Tu-22M3 — Backfire

Long-range supersonic strike bomber

Designed for conventional and maritime strike missions, with variants and weapons configurations differing by role.