Sukhoi Su-33 Naval Flanker
The Sukhoi Su-33 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is a carrier-based multi-role fighter aircraft produced by Russian firm Sukhoi beginning in 1982. It is a derivative of the Su-27 Flanker and was initially known as the Su-27K. The main differences from the Su-27 are that the Su-33 can operate from aircraft carriers and is capable of aerial refueling. Specifications (Su-33) General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 21.94 m (72 ft) Wingspan: 14.70 m (48.25 ft) Height: 5.93 m (19.5 ft) Wing area: 62.0 m² (667 ft²) Empty weight: 18400 kg (40600 lb) Loaded weight: 29940 kg (66010 lb) Max takeoff weight: 33000 kg (72750 lb) Powerplant: 2× AL-31F afterburning turbofans Dry thrust: 7600 kgf (74.5 kN, 16750 lbf) each Thrust with afterburner: 12500 kgf (122.6 kN, 27560 lbf) each Wingspan, wings folded: 7.40 m (24.25 ft) Performance Maximum speed: Mach 2.17 (2300 km/h, 1430 mph) at 10000 m (33000 ft) altitude Stall speed: 240 km/h (150 mp/h) Range: 3000 km (1860 mi) Service ceiling: 17000 m (55800 ft) Rate of climb: 325 m/s (64350 ft/min) Wing loading: 483 kg/m²; (98.9 lb/ft²) Thrust/weight: 0.83 Maximum turn: +8 g[12] (+78 m/s²) Landing speed: 235-250 km/h (145-155 mph) Armament 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 150 rounds Up to 6500 kg (14300 lb) of munitions on twelve external hardpoints, including: R-27/R-73 air-to-air missiles Various bombs and rockets ECM pods
