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Sukhoi T-10-1 prototype

T-10-1, displayed as 10 Blue at the Central Air Force Museum, was the first flying prototype of the Su-27 programme. Sukhoi test pilot Vladimir Ilyushin flew it from Zhukovsky on May 20, 1977; its flight testing revealed the need for the extensive aerodynamic redesign that produced the later production configuration.

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T-10-110 BlueFlanker-A prototype
Name
Sukhoi T-10-1 prototype
Status
retired

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T-10-1, displayed as 10 Blue at the Central Air Force Museum, was the first flying prototype of the Su-27 programme. Sukhoi test pilot Vladimir Ilyushin flew it from Zhukovsky on May 20, 1977; its flight testing revealed the need for the extensive aerodynamic redesign that produced the later production configuration.
First Flight Date
1977-05-20
Manufacturer
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August 1, 2026 at 10:58:21 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:58:21 UTC

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Vehicle Code
T-10-1