Sukhoi Su-29
| Sukhoi Su-29 | |
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| Type: | Aerobatic plane |
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| First flight: |
August 9, 1991 |
| Commissioning: |
1992 |
| Production time: |
from 1991 |
| Number of pieces: |
≈ 60 |
The Sukhoi Su-29 ( Russian Сухой Су-29 ) is a two-seat aircraft based on the Sukhoi Su-26 MX equipped with a tandem cockpit . With it Sukhoi wanted to cover mainly the North American market and thus open up an important source of income for US dollars .
development
Development began in 1990 and was based on the Su-26M . The not yet flown prototype was first exhibited at the 1991 Aérosalon in Le Bourget . The machine made its maiden flight on August 9, 1991 with Yevgeny Frolow in the cockpit. Two further prototypes flew in autumn 1991 and spring 1992. The first series machines followed shortly afterwards.
A machine with the designation Su-29LL was converted as a test vehicle for the super light ejection seat SKS-94.
In addition to the armed forces of Russia and Argentina, users also include private individuals in Argentina, Australia, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, South Africa and the USA.
Further developments of the Su-29 include the Suchoi Su-31 and the Suchoi Su-38 .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| Years of construction | 1991–? |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| span | 8.20 m |
| length | 7.29 m |
| height | 2.89 m |
| Wing area | 12.20 m² |
| Empty mass | 790 kg |
| Takeoff mass | Max. 1220 kg |
| crew | 1-2 |
| Climb performance | 16 m / s |
| Maximum speed horizontal | 325 km / h |
| Top speed vertical | 440 km / h |
| Range | Max. 1200 km |
| Engine | a Wedenejew M-14 P |
| power | 268 kW (364 hp) |
| g -limit | +12 / −10 |
literature
- Wilfried Copenhagen , Jochen K. Beeck: The large aircraft type book . Motorbuch, Stuttgart 2005, ISBN 978-3-613-02522-6 , p. 521 .
Web links
- Manufacturer's homepage
- History, dates and gallery of the Su-29