The [b]Sukhoi Su-33[/b] (Russian: Сухой Су-33; NATO reporting name: [i]Flanker-D[/i]) is an all-weather carrier-based air defense fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by KnAAPO. 

A navalised derivative of the [[Su-27]], it was initially known as the Su-27K. When the fighter entered service in August 1998, its designation was changed to "Su-33". 

The Su-33 has strengthened structure, upgraded engines, a twin nose wheel, larger wing, and shortened tail stinger compared to the Su-27. It was replaced by the [[MiG-29]]K in 2009.

h4. See also

* [[List of airplanes]]
* Wikipedia: "Su-33":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-33
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