In fact, the Su-33 has 12 hardpoints to carry many more pounds of weapons than the old, underperforming Yak-38 ever could. In the case of the Su-33, it can carry a much better suite of weapons.

Proposals to upgrade the Su-33 with modern radar and weapons have surfaced, but funding priorities favor land-based Su-35s and Su-57s. About the Author: Brandon J. Weichert.

The Su-33 also features two additional payload hardpoints for a total of 12, and—despite widely overlapping with the Su-27 in weapon choices—is compatible with Kh-41/Kh-31 anti-ship missiles.

The 33 ton Su-33 is larger than the 21 ton MiG-29K, and both types of aircraft were to operate from the three 65,000 ton Kuznetsovs. ... A more powerful engine is used, which enabled the aircraft to ...

In fact, the Su-33 has 12 hardpoints to carry many more pounds of weapons than the old, underperforming Yak-38 ever could. In the case of the Su-33, it can carry a much better suite of weapons.