Sukhoi Su-29

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Sukhoi Su-29 is an aircraft initially priced at approximately $185,000.
It is powered by a 9-cylinder, 360 hp, radial Vedeneyev M14P engine.
Key performance metrics include a rapid rate of climb (3150 fpm), a 360 deg/sec roll rate, and a maximum range of 890 miles.
The aircraft has an empty weight of 1738 lbs and a gross weight of 2684 lbs, with a 27 ft wingspan and 24 ft length.

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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

V_ne (mph):

273

V_s (mph):

71

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

3150

Max Range (sm):

890

High Speed Cruise (mph):

183

Roll Rate (deg/sec):

360

Takeoff Distance (ft.):

495*

Landing Distance (ft.):

1247

*At minimum weight

Source: Rick Volker

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