Aerobatic
Sukhoi Su-29
ICAO: SU29
Overview
The Sukhoi Su-26 M3 is an advanced variant of the Su-26 aerobatic aircraft. Developed for unlimited competition, it incorporates structural and aerodynamic refinements. The aircraft has been flown by multiple world champions.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Vedeneyev M-9F radial engine
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 430 hp · 321 kW
- Avionics
- Sukhoi system SKS-94M
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 22 ft 5 in · 6.83 m
- Tail height
- 9 ft 6 in · 2.90 m
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 26 ft 11 in · 8.20 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,100 lb · 950 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 850 lb · 400 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 70 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 168 kt · 193 mph · 311 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 62 kt · 71 mph · 115 km/h
- Range
- 648 nm · 750 mi · 1,200 km
- Fuel burn
- 22.89 nm/gal · 11.20 km/L
- Ceiling
- 13,000 ft · 4,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,500 ft/min · 18 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 360 ft · 110 m
- Landing distance
- 980 ft · 300 m
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Operational Context
Sukhoi Su-26 M3 — upgraded unlimited aerobatic aircraft
The original Su-26 first flew in the 1980s as a dedicated single-seat aerobatic aircraft. The M3 variant introduced improvements in structural strength and systems while retaining the core aerodynamic layout. It became widely used in international aerobatic championships.
Powered by a Vedeneyev M14P radial engine producing approximately 360 horsepower, the Su-26 M3 achieves roll rates exceeding 400 degrees per second. Maximum takeoff weight is around 2,100 pounds (950 kg). The airframe is engineered for extreme aerobatic loads.
The Su-26 M3 has earned numerous competition victories and remains active in advanced aerobatic circles. Its balance of power and structural integrity defines it as a leading unlimited aerobatic aircraft. The model continues the Sukhoi lineage of high-performance competition designs.
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