The Sukhoi Su-33 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is an all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K. Compared with the Su-27, the Su-33 has a strengthened undercarriage and structure, folding wings and stabilators, all for carrier operations. The Su-33 has canards and its wings are larger than the Su-27 for increased lift. The Su-33 has upgraded engines and a twin nose wheel, and is air refuelable.Group 1 Parachute Group 2 Arrestor Hook Group 3 Force launch all ordinance Group 4 Beacon
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 36.3ft (11.1m)
- Length 47.6ft (14.5m)
- Height 13.3ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 19,352lbs (8,778kg)
- Loaded Weight 28,648lbs (12,994kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.353
- Wing Loading 42.5lbs/ft2 (207.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 673.4ft2 (62.6m2)
- Drag Points 4212
Parts
- Number of Parts 96
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 632
