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Sukhoi SU-33MKI

119k DestinyAviation  7.2 years ago

Notes
-Good capital view
-Folding wigs and arresting hook
-There will be a forum post with pictures of the MKI-K, but no upload

Controls
-Action groups 1&2: Fire Interceptors
-Action groups 3-5: Fire Guardians
-Action group 7: Parachute

Designed as a successor to the Sukhoi SU-30MKI used by India, the SU-33MKI feautured folding wings, an arresting hook, and other necessities for carrier-based operations. There are two variants of the SU-33MKI: The standard, which seats two, and the SU-33MKI-K, which seats a third member (in tandem with the second seat), more advanced anti-submarine avionics, higher weapons load, and an increase to maximum fuel capacity. The inital proposal for the development of the SU-33MKI was submitted by Russian pilot Valentina Kreschinski, who flew an SU-33 and then became a Sukhoi test pilot. The first flight was conducted on February 24, 2008 (the day is a Russian national holiday celebrating those who have served/are serving in the Russian armed forces). The flight was a success, with a carrier landing to finish it off. Production of the SU-33MKI and MKI-K wouldn't begin until April 21, 2018, with the first units being shipped to India the next month. It entered service the month after, and has remained a frontline fighter and submarine hunter since.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 45.8ft (13.9m)
  • Length 70.3ft (21.4m)
  • Height 18.5ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 31,615lbs (14,340kg)
  • Loaded Weight 42,029lbs (19,064kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.406
  • Wing Loading 57.3lbs/ft2 (280.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 732.9ft2 (68.1m2)
  • Drag Points 10536

Parts

  • Number of Parts 239
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,023
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    Anyways, should I upload the MKI-K? Looks-wise, it's not too different (just has a bigger bump, an extra canopy for the third crew member, and some minor changes) from the MKI. @DankDorito

    7.2 years ago
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    30.9k DankDorito

    @DestinyAviation
    :/

    7.2 years ago
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    It's funny, because I actually used the frame of the aircraft I uploaded yesterday, but because I had to change the cockpit it saved it as a new plane! @DankDorito

    7.2 years ago
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    30.9k DankDorito

    महान भारतीय विमान!!
    Nice!
    Jai Hind

    7.2 years ago