Sukhoi SU-37 Terminator Russian Air Superiority Fighter

The Sukhoi SU-37 (NATO designation Flanker-E) multi-role fighter is a further development of the SU-35. This aircraft is sometimes nicknamed the Terminator. Developers had a goal to increase performance and maneuverability of the SU-35 aircraft and update its systems. This aircraft had two turbofan engines with thrust vectoring. The SU-37 had secondary air-to-ground capability, however its primary role was air superiority. It had 12 wing and fuselage hardpoints and could carry missiles with a maximum weight of 8 000 kg. This fighter aircraft could carry a mix of short-range R-73E and R-77 missiles for air combat and various IR and radar homing missiles for ground attack role. This fighter aircraft was also fitted with GSh-301 30-mm cannon, with 150 rounds.