Sukhoi Su-31

Single-Seat, Single-Engine Aerobatic Aircraft

Russia | 1992

"The Sukhoi Su-31 is a further development of the earlier Su-29 - made lighter and offering increased capabilities."

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Sukhoi Su-31 Single-Seat, Single-Engine Aerobatic Aircraft.

1 x Vedeneyev M14PF air-cooled radial piston engine developing 400 horsepower and driving a three-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
Propulsion

280 mph
450 kph | 243 kts
Max Speed

13,123 ft
4,000 m | 2 miles
Service Ceiling

684 miles
1,100 km | 594 nm
Operational Range

4,725 ft/min
1,440 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Sukhoi Su-31 Single-Seat, Single-Engine Aerobatic Aircraft.

1
(MANNED)
Crew

22.5 ft
6.85 m
O/A Length

25.6 ft
(7.80 m)
O/A Width

9.0 ft
(2.75 m)
O/A Height

1,543 lb
(700 kg)
Empty Weight

2,315 lb
(1,050 kg)
MTOW

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Sukhoi Su-31 family line.

Su-31 - Base Series Designation; fixed undercarriage form.

Su-31T - Alternative designation.

Su-29T - Prototype based in the Su-29; single example.

Su-31M - Improved model; incorporating ejection system.

Su-31M2 - Improved model of 1999; enlarged wing mainplanes; reduced overall weight for increased performance; revised canopy design.

Su-31U - Proposed model based in the Su-31T with retracting undercarriage.

Su-31X - Export designation of Su-31T.

Su-31ffX - Experimental model with changes to further performance figures and capabilities.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Sukhoi Su-31. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 25 Units
Contractor(s): Sukhoi - Russia

[ Russia ]

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