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Head over heels in the Sukhoi Su-29

2009 PHENOM 100 Price As Tested: $3.6 million Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E Thrust (lbs.): 1695 per engine Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 10,472 Useful Load (lbs.): 3384 Payload, Full Std. Fuel (lbs.): 580 Usable Fuel (lbs.): 2804 Baggage Capacity (cu. ft.): 67 Overall Height: 14 ft. 3 in. Overall Length: 42 ft. 1 in. […]

SUKHOI SU-29 Price: approximately $185,000 (when introduced) Engine: 9-cylinder, 360 hp, radial Vedeneyev M14P Empty Weight (lbs.): 1738 Gross Weight (lbs.): 2684 Max Load (lbs.): 946 Fuel Capacity (gals./lbs.): 71.6/451 Wing Area (sq. ft.): 131.95 Wingspan (ft.) 27 Length (ft.): 24 Height (ft.): 9.5 PERFORMANCE Vne (mph): 273 Vs (mph): 71 Rate Of Climb (fpm): […]

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