The Su-27M (factory
designation T-10M) was
conceived as an upgraded
variant of the Su-27 'Flanker'
incorporating a true
air-to-surface capability.
Although the capability to
carry air-to-surface weapons
was added to the baseline
Su-27s, it was limited to
'dumb' bombs and unguided
rockets. The Su-27 fire
control system lack
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The Su-27M (factory
designation T-10M) was
conceived as an upgraded
variant of the Su-27 'Flanker'
incorporating a true
air-to-surface capability.
Although the capability to
carry air-to-surface weapons
was added to the baseline
Su-27s, it was limited to
'dumb' bombs and unguided
rockets. The Su-27 fire
control system lacked a
dedicated ground target
acquisition and identification
capability. The air-to-air
capability would also be
improved to restore the
balance with the latest F-15
and F-16 fighters and the
AIM-120 AMRAAM. The aircraft
was later designated Su-35,
although Su-27M remains the
Russian military designation.

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