Friday, May 18, 2007

Sukhoi S-32/37








Country of origin: Russia

Type: Fighter technology demonstrator

Powerplants: Two 152kN (34,200lb) with afterburning Aviadvigatel D-30F6 turbofans. May latter be fitted with two 196kN (44,000lb) with afterburning and thrust vectoring Saturn AL-31 F turbofans.

Performance: Max speed at 30,000ft 2200km/h (11 190kt), max speed at sea level 1400km/h (756km/h). Service ceiling 59,000ft. Basic range 3300krn (1 782nm).

Weights: Normal takeoff 25,670kg (56,590lb), max takeoff 34,000kg (74,690lb).

Dimensions: Wing span 16.7m (54.7ft), length 22.6m (74ft), height 6.4m (21 ft).

Accommodation: Pilot only

Armament: None in the prototype. A production version would carry air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons in internal weapons bays and on external pylons.

Operators: Experimental aircraft, not in operational service.

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