Submission + - Soviet Garage Sale: Mach 1.8 for only $5mil (wired.com)
gimmebeer writes: The Russian Sukhoi SU-27 has a top speed of Mach 1.8 (more than 1,300 mph) and has a thrust to weight ratio greater than 1 to 1. That means it can accelerate while climbing straight up. It was designed to fight against the best the U.S. had to offer, and now it can be yours for the price of a mediocre used business jet.
The SU-27 was one of the Soviet Unionâ½Ââs premier Cold War weapons. The same SU-27UB model being offered for sale is flown by the Russian Knights, that nationâ½Ââs closest equivalent to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. And John Morganâ½Ââs team at Pride Aircraft has â½ÂËoezero timedâ½Ââ both the airframe and engine, meaning youâ½Ââll be getting an aircraft thatâ½Ââs just like new.
The SU-27 was one of the Soviet Unionâ½Ââs premier Cold War weapons. The same SU-27UB model being offered for sale is flown by the Russian Knights, that nationâ½Ââs closest equivalent to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. And John Morganâ½Ââs team at Pride Aircraft has â½ÂËoezero timedâ½Ââ both the airframe and engine, meaning youâ½Ââll be getting an aircraft thatâ½Ââs just like new.
