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Sukhoi Su-33
Sukhoi · Fighter / Attack · Russia · Modern (1992–2009)
The Sukhoi Su-33 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.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- Sukhoi
- Co-Manufacturer
- Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association
- Operator
- Russia
- Primary Role
- Fighter / Attack
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1994
- Produced
- 26
- Propulsion
- Turbofan
- Engine
- 2x Saturn AL-31K turbofans with afterburner
- Thrust / Power
- 55,000 lbf total
- Launch
- Carrier
- Length (ft)
- 71.9
- Wingspan (ft)
- 48.2
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 39683
- MTOW (lb)
- 72752
- Payload (lb)
- 13228
- Endurance (hr)
- 3.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 55775
- Range (mi)
- 1864
- Max Speed (mph)
- 1553
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 2.35
- Armament
- 1x 30mm GSh-30-1; R-73; R-27; R-77; bombs