Aerobatic
Sukhoi Su-31
ICAO: SU31
Overview
The Sukhoi Su-29 is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for training and competition. Derived from earlier Sukhoi aerobatic designs, it provides tandem seating for instruction. The aircraft balances power with predictable handling characteristics.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Steen Aero Lab M-14P
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 360 hp · 268 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 23 ft 11 in · 7.30 m
- Tail height
- 9 ft 5 in · 2.87 m
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 26 ft 11 in · 8.20 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 2,700 lb · 1,200 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- —
- Fuel capacity
- 80 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 160 kt · 184 mph · 296 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 760 nm · 870 mi · 1,410 km
- Fuel burn
- 9.67 nm/gal · 4.73 km/L
- Ceiling
- 13,120 ft · 4,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,500 ft/min · 18 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 390 ft · 120 m
- Landing distance
- 1,250 ft · 380 m
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Operational Context
Sukhoi Su-29 — two-seat aerobatic trainer
The Su-29 was developed in the early 1990s as a two-seat counterpart to the Su-26. It retained the structural strength and aerodynamic layout necessary for unlimited aerobatics while adding a second cockpit. The tandem seating arrangement allows advanced instruction and demonstration flying.
Powered by a Vedeneyev M14P radial engine producing approximately 360 horsepower, the Su-29 cruises at around 160 knots (300 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 2,100 pounds (950 kg). The aircraft is stressed for high positive and negative g loads suitable for competitive maneuvers.
The Su-29 has been widely used in aerobatic schools and competitions worldwide. Its durable construction and strong power-to-weight ratio make it suitable for demanding routines. The aircraft remains a respected platform in international aerobatics.
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