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Puzzle #2 was Sukhoi Su-27.
The Sukhoi Su-27 is a Soviet twin-engine supersonic supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi. It was intended as a direct competitor for the large US fourth-generation jet fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, with 3,530-kilometre (1,910Â nmi) range, heavy aircraft ordnance, sophisticated avionics and high maneuverability.
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What the record says
Puzzle 2 ran on 13 Jul 2026 and the answer was Sukhoi Su-27, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Sukhoi; Origin - Russia; Role - fighter. The numbers: First flight - 1970; Number built - 809.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Sukhoi
- Origin
- Russia
- First flight
- 1970
- Role
- fighter
- Number built
- 809