description Sukhoi Su-31M Overview
The Sukhoi Su-31M is a monoplane aerobatic aircraft developed by Russian aerospace firm Sukhoi. It’s notable for incorporating a pilot ejection system into its 1990s design, enhancing safety during high-performance maneuvers. Primarily intended for competitive aerobatics and airshows, the Su-31M is utilized by pilots and demonstration teams seeking to execute complex acrobatic routines.
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How is the Sukhoi Su-31 different from the Su-29?
The Su-31 is a lighter single-seat competition aircraft developed from the two-seat Su-29 family. It uses a more powerful version of the Vedeneyev radial engine and eliminates the instructor's seat.
What is special about the Su-31M's safety system?
The Su-31M was fitted with the Zvezda SKS-94 lightweight pilot escape system. An ejection system is highly unusual in a small piston-powered aerobatic aircraft.
When did the Sukhoi Su-31 first fly?
The Su-31 made its first flight in 1992 after development began in the early 1990s. It followed the Su-26 and Su-29 in Sukhoi's composite aerobatic aircraft line.
Which aircraft compete in the same category as the Su-31M?
Comparable unlimited-class aerobatic aircraft include the Extra 330SC and CAP 232. The Su-31M stands apart through its radial engine, composite structure, and optional lightweight ejection system.
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