Pugachev's Cobra

Pugachev's Cobra; the nose of the aircraft is pulled up suddenly.

Such maneuvers include Pugachev's Cobra and the Herbst maneuver (also known as the "J-turn").

In a properly performed Pugachev's Cobra, the plane maintains almost straight flight throughout the maneuver; the plane does not roll or yaw in either direction.

The Su-27 LERX help to make some advanced maneuvers possible, such as the Pugachev's Cobra, the Cobra Turn and the Kulbit.