The Sukhoi Su-9, or Samolyet K (Russian: Aircraft K), (USAF/DOD designation: Type 8),[2] was a jet fighter built by the Soviet Union shortly after World War II. Its design began in 1944 with the intention of using Soviet-designed turbojet engines. Its design was heavily influenced by captured German jet fighters and subsequently redesigned to use a copy of the German turbojet engine.
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.8ft (10.0m)
- Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
- Height 12.0ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 13,542lbs (6,142kg)
- Loaded Weight 20,081lbs (9,108kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.745
- Wing Loading 61.8lbs/ft2 (301.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 325.2ft2 (30.2m2)
- Drag Points 5546
Parts
- Number of Parts 544
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 2,259
