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Su-33 Flanker-D Technical Data

(1987)
Su-33 Flanker-D image
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Crew: 1.

NATO name: Flanker-D.

Initially named Su-27K but switched to Su-33 after beginning of use in the Russian Navy

Internal armament: one 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon with 150 rounds.

Maximum speed: 2300 km/h (1200 knots, Mach 1.86, 1429 mph) at 10,000 m (32,808 feet).

Maximum speed 1400 km/h (870 mph, 756 knots) at low altitude.

The Su-33 has canard wings, folding main wings and strengthened landing gears.

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D General Information

Manufacturer: Sukhoi
Model: Su-33 Flanker-D
Main Category: Military
Category: carrier based air-superiority fighter
Country: Russia
ICAO Code: SU27
Production start: 1987
Production end: 1999
Status: In service
Units Produced: 22
Price (new): US$55 million

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Flight and Avionics

Avionics: NIIP N-001 Slot back radar, OEPS-27 electro-optical targeting system, SPO-15 radar warning receiver
Winglets: No

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Power Plant

Number of engines: 2
Engine details: AL-31F3 afterburning turbofans
Thrust: 2x 16700 lbf (pound-force)
Total Power with Afterburner: 2x 28200 lbf (pound-force)

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Performance

Top Speed: 1200 knots / 1381 mph / 2222 km/h
Maximum speed at low altitude: 756 knots / 870 mph / 1400 km/h
Cruise speed: 500 knots / 575 mph / 926 km/h
Approach Speed: 250 knots / 288 mph / 463 km/h
Landing Speed: 140 knots / 161 mph / 259 km/h

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Range and Fuel Consumption

Range: 1620 nautical miles / 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers
Climb rate: 48400 feet / 14752.32 meters
Ceiling: 56000 feet / 17068.8 meters

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Exterior Dimensions

Exterior length: 21.94 meters / 71 feet 11.78 inches
Tail height: 5.93 meters / 19 feet 5.46 inches
Wheelbase: 5.88 meters / 19 feet 3.5 inches
Track: 4.33 meters / 14 feet 2.47 inches
Wing span: 14.70 meters / 48 feet 2.74 inches

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity: 1

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Weights and Distances

Takeoff distance: 1968.5 feet / 600 meters
Landing distance: 2132.55 feet / 650 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 72752 lbs / 33000 kg
Maximum payload: 14330 lbs / 6500 kg
Fuel capacity: 3120 gallons / 2597.94 gallons imperial / 11810.48 liters