Hi Folks,

Many of you were probably wondering what happened to the Sukhoi SU-27s that were talked about some time ago. Here's the latest news release from Pride Aircraft:

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Pride Aircraft is very pleased to announce the availability of the first and only pair of privately-owned, airworthy Sukhoi SU-27 Flankers in the world. Both are two-seat 'UB' models (NATO Code Flanker-C) with full flight instrumentation and controls in both cockpits.

These aircraft eclipse every other jet warbird in performance, technological sophistication, and "wow-factor." There simply is no comparison with any other aircraft you can own. And they're here in the USA and nearing completion.




Both aircraft have freshly-overhauled (zero-time) airframes with zero-time engines, and have just completed extensive inspections and Westernization by skilled factory technicians. They are completely de-militarized, retaining no weapons or weapons-carrying capabilities of any kind. The aircraft have U.S. instrumentation and avionics, but retain every bit of the character, pedigree, and performance they had in foreign military service.

If you want to own the most extraordinary aircraft type in the world, this is it. Period.

One or both aircraft are available. Serious, qualified buyers may contact John Morgan at prideaircraftinc (at) aol.com or at 815-969-7743. Please, no tire-kickers or "aircraft dreamers" should call.

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More information is available at:
http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm

They were not brought here for any military purpose. They were brought here to be privately-owned and operated -- just like every other jet "warbird" in America. Because of the freedoms we enjoy here (as aircraft enthusiasts and "warbird" owners in the U.S. and elsewhere are keenly aware), private individuals and/or aircraft museums have the opportunity to collect and operate almost any sport aircraft they desire.