Sukhoi Su-29
| Su-29 | |
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| A Su-29 at Kubinka Air Base | |
| Role | Aerobatic aircraft |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 1991 |
| Developed from | Sukhoi Su-26 |
| Developed into | Sukhoi Su-31 |
The Sukhoi Su-29 is a Russian two-seat aerobatic aircraft with a 268 kW (360 hp) radial engine. It was designed based on the Su-26 and inherited most of the design and technical features of its predecessor. Due to wide use of composite materials, which make up as much as 60% of the Su-29's aircraft structure, the empty weight is increased by only 50 kg (110 lb) over the single-seat Su-26's empty weight.
The Su-29 is used for initial pilot aerobatics education, flight training, and participation of pilots in aerobatics competitions and air shows, as well as for maintaining flight skills of military and civil pilots.
Operators
- Argentine Air Force ordered eight Su-29ARs to equip the Cruz del Sur (Southern Cross) aerobatic team.[1]
- Flying Bulls
Specifications (Su-29)
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993–94,[2] Sukhoi[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.32 m (24 ft)
- Wingspan: 8.2 m (26 ft 11 in)
- Height: 2.87 m (9 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 12.24 m² (131.8 ft²)
- Empty weight: 760 kg (1,675 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M14P 9-cylinder radial engine, 265 kW (360 hp)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 450 km/h (280 mph; 243 kn)
- Maximum speed: 340 km/h (211 mph; 183 kn)
- Cruise speed: 295 km/h (183 mph; 159 kn)
- Stall speed: 110 km/h (68 mph; 59 kn)
- Ferry range: 965 km (600 mi; 520 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,125 ft)
- Rate of climb: 18 m/s (3,543 ft/min)
- Maximum g-load: 12 g
- Roll rate: greater than 360 degrees/second
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
- ↑ Sap 2002, pp. 78–79.
- ↑ Lambert 1993, p.315.
- ↑ Su-26, 29, 31 Specifications
- Lambert, Martin. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993–94. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Data Division, 1993. ISBN 0-7106-1066-1.
- Sap, Marnix. "Groupo Aéreo de Caza: Argentina's fighter school". International Air Power Review, Volume 3, Winter 2001/2002. Norwalk, Ct, USA:AIRtime Publishing, 2002. ISSN 1473-9917. pp. 76–79.
- Su-29 Pilot's Guide (in Russian)
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