Su-27 (NATO classification: Flanker). A twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi. A direct competitor for the large United States fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle. First flight – 1977. Watercolor…

Su-24 (NATO classification: Fencer). A Soviet supersonic, all-weather attack aircraft. The aircraft has a variable-sweep wing, twin-engines and a side-by-side seating arrangement for its two crew. It was the first of the USSR’s aircraft to carry an integrated…

Tu-14 (NATO classification: Bosun). A Soviet twin-turbojet light bomber derived from the Tupolev Tu-73. Developed as a torpedo bomber by the mine-torpedo regiments of Soviet Naval Aviation between 1952–59. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Saab JAS 39 Gripen. A light single-engine multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. First flight – 1988. Ink pen and pencil colors by Joan Mañé

Yak-7. Developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter, initially as a trainer but converted into a fighter. First flight – 1941 (World War II). Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Su-30 (NATO classification: Flanker-C). A twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multirole fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. Watercolor…

The Kamov Ka-27 (NATO classification: “Helix”) is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and currently in service in various countries including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

T-26 tank. A Soviet light infantry tank used during many conflicts of the 1930s and in World War II. A development of the British Vickers 6-Ton tank. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

MiG-31 (NATO classification: Foxhound). A supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for use by the Soviet Air Forces. First flight – 1975. The Russian Defence Ministry expects the MiG-31 to remain in service until at least 2030. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Moskva. The lead ship of the Project 1164 Atlant class of guided missile cruisers in the Russian Navy. Launched in 1979. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

T-72. A Soviet second-generation main battle tank created in 1971. One of the most widely produced post–World War II tanks: exported to 40 countries. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Tu-95 (NATO classification: “Bear”). A large, four-engine turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform. First flight in 1952. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

BT-5. Soviet light tanks of BT series (fast moving tanks). 1933. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Tu-16 (NATO classification: Badger). A twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has flown for more than 60 years, and the Chinese licence-built Xian H-6 remains in service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force. Watercolor…

A-90 Eaglet. A Soviet ekranoplan (a ground effect vehicle) created by R. Alexeyev of the Central Hydrofoil Design Bureau. The A-90 uses ground effect to fly a few meters above the surface. First flight – 1972. Watercolor Joan Mañé

Su-34 (NATO classification: Fullback). A Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft. First flight – 1990. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

MiG-29 (NATO classification: Fulcrum). A Soviet twin-engine jet fighter aircraft. First flight – 1977. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Tu-144 (NATO classification: Charger). A retired jet airliner and commercial supersonic transport aircraft (SST). It is one of only two SSTs to enter commercial service, the other being the Anglo-French Concorde. First flight – 1968. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Mi-28 (NATO classification: “Havoc”). A Russian all-weather, day-night, military tandem, two-seat anti-armor attack helicopter. It is an attack helicopter with no intended secondary transport capability. Watercolor by Joan Mañé