Su-31M aerobatic by Sukhoj OKB

66k photo, courtesy of Irkutsk Aeroclub ROSTO

S
ukhoi has delivered (Dec 1997?) its' first Su-31M sport aerobatic trainer, equipped with the new SKS-94 super light ejection seat. The $35000 ejection system is designed by Advanced Sukhoi Technology and Zvezda, Russian main manufacturer of military ejection seats. aircraft also received new canopy, in-wing fuel tanks and auxiliary underbelly tank.
PredecessorsModifications

Su-31		 ?
ReferencesLinks
  • Su-31 sport-aerobatic aircraft (Russian)
  • Irkutsk Aeroclub ROSTO
  • RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT IN THE SKIES OF PARIS (Le Bourget '97 sh)
  • Italian aerobatic team
  • First Aerobatic aircraft with ejection seat
  • Tom Takamatsu profile (Japan)
    		• Technical data
    Type Su-31M
    Function Aerobatic
    Year 197?
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*400/360hp Vedeneyev M-14PF
    Length 6.83m
    Wingspan 7.80m
    Wing area 11.80m2
    Height 2.4m
    Empty weight 670kg
    Loaded weight 968kg
    Wing load 82.0kg/m2
    Power load 2.67kg/hp
    Speed 407km/h
    Stall Speed 98km/h
    Roll rate 420o/sec
    Service g-Limits +12/-10
    Ultimate g-Limits +23/-23
    Landing Speed 114km/h
    Landing Roll ?m
    Takeoff Roll ?m
    Turn time ?sec
    Ferry Range 1200km
    Flight Endurance 40+min
    Ceiling 4000m
    Climb
    Rate at 0m 24m/sec
    1000m min
    Payload
    Fuel 280+?l
    Cost ?USD
    Created July 8, 1999
    by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
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