Su-29 | |
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General information | |
Type | Aerobatic aircraft Military trainer[1][2] |
National origin | Russia |
Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
Status | Active |
History | |
First flight | 1991 |
Developed from | Sukhoi Su-26 |
Developed into | Sukhoi Su-31 |
The Sukhoi Su-29 is a Russian two-seat aerobatic aircraft with a 268 kW (360 hp) radial engine. It was designed based on the Su-26 and inherited most of the design and technical features of its predecessor. Due to wide use of composite materials, which make up as much as 60% of the Su-29's aircraft structure, the empty weight is increased by only 50 kg (110 lb) over the single-seat Su-26's empty weight.
The Su-29 is used for initial pilot aerobatics education, flight training, and participation of pilots in aerobatics competitions and air shows, as well as for maintaining flight skills of military and civil pilots.