Russian aerospace and defense company specializing in fighter aircraft, combat aircraft design, and military aviation systems.
| Founded | 1939 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia |
| Region | EURASIA |
Sukhoi is one of Russia's premier aircraft design bureaus and manufacturers, historically focused on fighter jet development including the Su-27, Su-35, and Su-57 families. The company operates as part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and maintains significant capabilities in advanced combat aircraft design and production.
Sukhoi has extensive experience in military aviation spanning decades, with combat-proven aircraft widely exported and operated by numerous air forces globally. The company also develops unmanned systems and has diversified into civilian aircraft programs.
Founded as OKB Sukhoi (design bureau) in 1939 by Pavel Sukhoi, the company became a leading Soviet fighter aircraft manufacturer during the Cold War, producing iconic designs like the Su-7, Su-17, Su-27, and Su-35. Post-Soviet, it integrated into the Russian aerospace industry and continues as a major defense contractor under UAC.