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Sukhoi Su-33 Sea Flanker D

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The Sukhoi Su-33 (Russian: ????? ??-33; NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is a Soviet/Russian 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 a slower stall speed. 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,[N 1] 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.[4] 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.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 39.4ft (12.0m)
  • Length 57.9ft (17.6m)
  • Height 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 21,105lbs (9,573kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,150lbs (13,676kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.683
  • Wing Loading 58.5lbs/ft2 (285.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 515.3ft2 (47.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5067

Parts

  • Number of Parts 257
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,391