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SU-33 Flanker-D

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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.

First used in operations in 1995 aboard the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, the fighter officially entered service in August 1998, by which time the designation "Su-33" was used. Following the break-up of the Soviet Union and the subsequent downsizing of the Russian Navy, only 24 aircraft were produced. Attempted sales to China and India fell through. With plans to retire the Su-33 once they reach the end of their service life, the Russian Navy ordered the MiG-29K as a replacement in 2009.

Controls:
AG1: Jettison Rocket Pods
AG2: Jettison Bombs
AG7: Toggle Tail hook
VTOL: Flaps
Trim: Elevator Trim

General Characteristics

  • Successors 6 airplane(s) +105 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.5ft (9.6m)
  • Length 47.2ft (14.4m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 9,027lbs (4,094kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.468
  • Wing Loading 18.1lbs/ft2 (88.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 497.8ft2 (46.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3480

Parts

  • Number of Parts 273
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 1,061