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Ukraine’s Su-27 is now also compatible with AGM-88 HARM

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Ukraine Air Force Sukhoi Su-27P taking off. Image credit: Jonathan Webb via Flickr, CC BY 2.0


The Armed Forces of Ukraine are actively expanding the compatibility of their military aircraft with American-made weapons systems. Now, Ukraine’s Su-27 has become the second aircraft capable of carrying anti-radar missile AGM-88 HARM.

Sukhoi Su-27P of the Ukrainian Air Force takes off. Image credit: Jonathan Webb via Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Sukhoi Su-27P of the Ukrainian Air Force takes off. Image credit: Jonathan Webb via FlickrCC BY 2.0

Previously such compatibility introduced with the Soviet-era MiG-29 The aircraft is currently used by the Ukrainian Air Force.

A new image published online shows the Su-27 equipped with AGM-88. This information has yet to be officially confirmed.

We can spot the AGM-148 HARM missile with its signature wings underneath the plane / Photo: "No mercy for the enemy" channel via Defense Express

We can spot the AGM-148 HARM missile with its signature wings underneath the plane / Image Source: “No Mercy for the Enemy” Channel via Defense Express

Based on Defense ExpressThe photo above shows a Su-27S of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade. Experts also say that this may also indicate that the Ukrainian military uses HARM missiles not only from MiG-29 or Su-27 but also possibly from other aircraft.

This may also indicate the fact that anti-radar missiles of this particular type are being supplied regularly to Ukraine. A new batch of AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles are also among the supplies listed in latest military aid package from US announced on September 8.