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SU-33 Flanker-D -Strigon-

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The Sukhoi Su-33 (Russian: ????? ??-33; NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is an 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 increased lift. 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. 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.

Control:

AG1=Tailhook
VTOL up=Fold the wing
The rest is normal flight control

Feature & old thumbnail:

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this aircraft no longer original because got some upgrade on flight control , this aircraft should be more Stable than before

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 31.5ft (9.6m)
  • Length 46.8ft (14.3m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 7,872lbs (3,571kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 8.563
  • Wing Loading 19.3lbs/ft2 (94.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 408.0ft2 (37.9m2)
  • Drag Points 3331

Parts

  • Number of Parts 349
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 1,490