The Su-37 Terminator is a multipurpose fighter aircraft derived from the Su-35 Super Flanker. It is notable for being the first Flanker-series aircraft with thrust vector control. It made its Ace Combat debut as an unplayable enemy unit in Ace Combat 2 before becoming playable in Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies. Within the confines of the Ace Combat franchise, the Terminator is best known for its appearances in an antagonistic role, famously serving as the signature aircraft of Yellow Squadron in Ace Combat 04 and Gelb Team in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
More recently, the Su-37 made its latest appearances in Ace Combat Infinity and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Etymology
The Su-37's name used throughout the Ace Combat franchise, "Terminator," is not the real-life NATO reporting name (Flanker-F). The nickname is believed to be directly adopted from Sukhoi, referring to the model's vastly improved electronics.[citation needed]
History
Strangereal
Terminators were first known to be deployed by Belka during the Belkan War, where some were manned by a handful of ace pilots during the conflict. The most famous were Orbert Jager and Rainer Altman of the Gelb Team, who were defeated by the Galm Team during the liberation of Directus after establishing Belkan dominance in the southern front.[1]
During the Usean coup d'état, Terminators were used in limited numbers by the Usean Rebel Forces. One of their aces, callsign "Ricochet", used the aircraft.[2]
During the Continental War, Terminators were famously flown by the Yellow Squadron, who used their skill in conjunction with its advanced technologies to achieve deadly results through the course of the war[3] until their destruction in the siege of Farbanti.[4] A batch of unused Terminators were obtained by the newborn Yellow Squadron in order to defend Megalith from the Independent State Allied Forces; the members of the squadron paid homage to Yellow Squadron by painting their Terminators in Yellow colors.[5]
During the Lighthouse War, Su-37s were employed by the Erusean Air Force during the later part of the war. The most notable Erusean pilot was Russel Faulkner, callsign "Serpent", who was shot down by Trigger over Farbanti during Operation Giant's Step.[6] During Operation Domino, the Ask and Egil Squadrons utilized eight Su-37s to engage the Strider Squadron over Anchorhead.[7]
During the Aurelian War, Su-37s were deployed by the Leasath Air Force. The most notable unit to utilize the aircraft was the elite Chimera Squadron.
Joint Assault universe
Antares One[8] and Tolya Kiriakov[9][10] were known to have used the aircraft. Antares used it in the aftermath of the Golden Axe Plan,[8] while Kiriakov adopted the aircraft sometime before an engagement over the Serbian mountains.
Assault Horizon universe
Unlike the real world, the Su-37 was mass-produced by Sukhoi. It proved successful enough to warrant the creation of an export model that replaced the Su-30, the Su-37K (K most likely stands for Kommercheskiy for “Commercial”).[11]
Infinity universe
Su-37s were available for use by UNF pilots during Operation Eternal Liberation. They were also used by the USEA Federation during that period.[12]
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A canard-equipped Su-27 (a Su-27M variant) fitted with thrust vectoring nozzles, making it a highly agile fighter. Boasting phenomenal maneuverability even at low pre-stall speeds, the Su-37 Terminator has demonstrated breathtaking maneuvers such as the Kulbit at airshows. The craft was fitted with experimental thrust vectoring technology, which was eventually passed on to other fighters developed later. Its nickname is "Terminator.""
- ― Data Viewer
How to Unlock
- The Su-37 is available on the Aircraft Tree and it costs 550,000 MRP. It requires purchasing either the Su-33 Flanker-D or the MiG-31B Foxhound.
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 34
- ARMS: 34
- MISC: 34
Named Pilots
Skins
- Osea: Jagged two-tone camouflage based on the original Su-37 "711 White".
- Erusea: White and black winter camouflage based on Su-27SKM No.305. (Unlocked after completing Mission 19 Lighthouse using only missiles or missile special weapons - no guns, lasers, bombs, etc.)
- Special: Bright blue/white three-tone digital camouflage based on the Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 camouflage. (Unlocked after shooting down SERPENT)
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings.
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings.
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings.
- Yellow 13: Yellow Squadron livery used by Yellow 13 (acquire the "F-4E Phantom II + 3 Skins" DLC)
- Gelb: Gelb Team livery (acquire the "Original Aircraft Series Set" DLC)
- Scarface: Scarface 1 livery.
- Rena: Rena Hirose's Su-37 Super Flanker-R livery.
- Ofnir: Ofnir Squadron livery (acquire the "Experimental Aircraft Series" DLC)
- Varcolac: Varcolac Squadron livery
- UPEO: Nemo's Su-37 Super Flanker livery
Gallery
Cockpit view of instruments
Ace Combat Infinity
- "This all-weather multipurpose fighter was developed to increase the aerial combat abilities of the Su-27. It is the first aircraft within the Flanker series to incorporate 2DCD thrust-vectoring nozzles resulting in increased turning performance. The addition of canard wings also provide increased stability. In 1996, the aircraft performed the very first Kulbit maneuver at an air show capturing the attention of people across the world. This aircraft is commonly known as the "Terminator"."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Su-37 Terminator can be unlocked through the Aircraft Tree.
| Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
HVAA
|
4AAM
|
QAAM
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
| 1 |
700 |
226,800 |
108 |
120 |
8 |
– |
– |
D+ |
C |
E+ |
B |
E+ |
D
|
| 2 |
742 |
36,960 |
118 |
122 |
10 |
– |
– |
C |
C+ |
D |
B |
D |
D
|
| 3 |
784 |
55,440 |
129 |
124 |
12 |
– |
– |
C+ |
B |
D |
B+ |
D |
D+
|
| 4 |
826 |
112,560 |
139 |
126 |
14 |
28 |
– |
B |
B+ |
D |
A |
D |
C
|
| 5 |
868 |
154,560 |
150 |
128 |
16 |
32 |
– |
B+ |
A |
D+ |
A |
D |
C+
|
| 6 |
910 |
487,200[a] |
161 |
132 |
18 |
36 |
– |
B+ |
A |
D+ |
A |
D+ |
B
|
| 7 |
952 |
210,000 |
172 |
134 |
19 |
40 |
22 |
B+ |
A+ |
D+ |
A+ |
D+ |
B+
|
| 8 |
994 |
327,600 |
183 |
136 |
20 |
44 |
24 |
A |
S |
C |
A+ |
D+ |
A
|
| 9 |
1036 |
537,600 |
194 |
138 |
21 |
46 |
25 |
A |
S+ |
C |
S |
D+ |
A+
|
| 10 |
1078 |
940,800 |
206 |
142 |
22 |
48 |
26 |
A+ |
S+ |
C |
S |
D+ |
S
|
| 11 |
1125 |
1,881,600 |
217 |
146 |
23 |
50 |
27 |
S |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
D+ |
S+
|
| 12 |
1172 |
1,579,200 |
228 |
150 |
24 |
52 |
28 |
S |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
C |
S+
|
| 13 |
1219 |
2,856,000 |
239 |
154 |
25 |
54 |
29 |
S+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
C |
S+
|
| 14 |
1266 |
3,914,000 |
250 |
158 |
26 |
56 |
30 |
S+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
C |
S+
|
| 15 |
1313 |
4,855,200 |
262 |
162 |
28 |
60 |
32 |
S+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
C |
S++
|
| 16 |
1376 |
7,156,800 |
271 |
164 |
29 |
62 |
33 |
S+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
C |
S++
|
| 17 |
1435 |
8,181,600 |
280 |
166 |
30 |
64 |
34 |
S+ |
S++ |
A |
S+ |
C+ |
S++
|
| 18 |
1494 |
9,206,400 |
289 |
168 |
31 |
66 |
35 |
S++ |
S++ |
A |
S+ |
C+ |
S++
|
| 19 |
1553 |
11,760,000 |
298 |
170 |
32 |
68 |
36 |
S++ |
S++ |
A |
S++ |
C+ |
S++
|
| 20 |
1612 |
14,834,400 |
308 |
172 |
34 |
72 |
38 |
S++ |
S++ |
A+ |
S++ |
B |
S++
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 24 BODY, 22 ARMS, and 23 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Terminator
- Lv.10: Kulbit Master
- Lv.15: Russian Knights
- Lv.20: The End
Skin Galleries
Description
- Jagged two-tone yellow camouflage
Gallery
Description
- T10M-10 camouflage
Availability
Gallery
Description
- Gelb Team livery
Availability
Gallery
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 20: Final Countdown or complete mission 6: Hunting Season in Hard or Ace difficulty. Costs 116,000 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- C01: Gray camouflage with "Scarface" markings.
- C02: Yellow Squadron livery.
- C03: Strigon Team livery.
- C04: Su-35 prototype 703 camouflage.
- C05: Green version of color #3. Customizable.
- C06: Pink version of color #4. Customizable.
Named Pilots
- Ricochet - Found in Tin Castle. Spawns to the northeast. The ace will leave the map if not shot down quickly.
Gallery
Rebel Su-37s from the game's intro
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "This all-weather multipurpose fighter was developed to increase the aerial combat abilities of the Su-27. It is the first aircraft within the Flanker series to incorporate 2DCD thrust-vectoring nozzles resulting in increased turning performance. The addition of canard wings also provide increased stability. In 1996, the aircraft performed the very first Kulbit maneuver at an air show capturing the attention of people across the world. This aircraft is commonly known as the "Terminator.""
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Download aircraft. Released in December 14, 2011 with DLC PACK #5.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: 711 White camouflage.
- Color 2: Dual-tone blue camouflage with bort number "710". Replica of T10M-10, a modified Su-27 used as a testbed for the technologies used on the Su-35.
- Color 3: Yellow Squadron paint. Unlocked by default.
Gallery
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "A multipurpose fighter, boasting advanced electronics and thrust vectoring nozzles."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 21B: Reprisal (21B) or complete mission 17: Sanctify on the second playthrough. Costs $184,000.
Statistics
- Speed: Superior
- Air-to-Air: Medium-Superior
- Air-to-Ground: Medium
- Mobility: Maximum
- Stability: Medium
- Defense: Low
Weapons
Colors
Named Pilots
Gallery
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion
- "A multipurpose fighter, boasting advanced electronics and thrust vectoring nozzles."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Purchase the aircraft with real money after the game's v1.1.0 update, for USD$0.99.
Statistics
- Speed: Maximum
- Air-to-Air: Maximum
- Air-to-Ground: Medium
- Mobility: Maximum
- Stability: Medium
- Defense: Superior
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: 711 White camouflage.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 12A: Gaiuss Tower". Costs 49,100 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: T10M-9 camouflage.
- Leasath: 711 White camouflage.
- Special 1: Black body with charcoal nose.
- Special 2: Yellow Squadron livery.
Named Pilots
- Sorrow - Found in Alect Squadron. Spawns to the west after destroying all non-targets and leaving one Alect.
Gallery
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "Known as the "Terminator," this variant of the Su-27 was developed as an all-weather multipurpose fighter. Cutting edge electronics, and thrust vectoring nozzles give it unprecedented dogfighting capabilities."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 6: Diapason. Costs 130,000.
Statistics
- Speed: 83
- Mobility: 93
- Stability: 76
- Defense: 66
- Air-to-Air: 96
- Air-to-Ground: 59
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: 711 White camouflage.
- Mercenary: Yellow Squadron body.
- Soldier: Two-tone blue body. Replica of T10M-12, a prototype Su-27M converted into the second Terminator developed.
- Knight: Mustard body with brown and green camouflage. Replica of T-10M-9, the 9th Su-27M prototype.
- Special: Gelb Team paint scheme.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Mercenary color (Yellow Squadron)
Special color (Gelb Team)
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "This fighter is an improvement over the SU-35. Its rearward facing radar and thrust vectoring give it unprecedented dogfighting capabilities. Also known as "Terminator.""
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of the Su-35 Super Flanker. Costs 23,700 per aircraft.
Statistics
- Speed: 83
- Mobility: 93
- Stability: 76
- Defense: 66
- Air-to-Air: 96
- Air-to-Ground: 59
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Mustard yellow and brown jagged camouflage, modeled after the livery of Su-37 prototype 711 White
- RZ: Black and dark grey version of the standard camouflage pattern
- SP: Yellow 13 livery
Named Pilots
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
- "An improved version of the Su-35. Rear-radar and thrust vectoring provide unrivaled power in air combat."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 16: Whiskey Corridor. Costs 618,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: Maximum
- Air-to-Air: Maximum
- Air-to-Ground: Medium
- Mobility: Maximum
- Stability: Medium
- Defense: Superior
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Mustard body with brown and green spots. Modeled after T10M-9, the ninth Su-35 prototype.
- Color 2: Plain gray body
- Color 3: Yellow Squadron camouflage. Costs 803,000 credits.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Erusean color scheme hangar
Ace Combat 2
How to Unlock
- The Su-37 is not available to the player in this game.
Colors
- Enemy type A: Multitone brown and green camouflage with black nose
- Enemy type B: Su-27PD livery
Gallery
Enemy Type A paint scheme
Enemy Type B paint scheme
Trivia
- The appearance of the aircraft remains the same in the series except in Assault Horizon, Infinity and Skies Unknown, in which the Sorbtsiya ECM pods were replaced with wingtip missile launch rails.
- The Su-37 model used in Assault Horizon has the elevators and nozzles a bit swept down by default. It is unknown if this is a glitch or it was intentional.
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References
Cockpit view without HUD
Cockpit view of instruments
Ofnir livery flyby
Varcolac livery flyby
Su-37 firing TLS
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
Special skin flyby
An Su-37 firing a TLS
Skin 1
Skin 2
Skin 3
Skin 4
Skin 5
Skin 6
Skin 7
Skin 8
Skin 9
Skin 10
Skin 11
Skin 12
Skin 13
Cockpit
Instruments
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