The Sukhoi Su-29 is a Russian two-seat

aerobatic aircraft An aerobatic aircraft is an aerodyne (a heavier-than-air aircraft) used in aerobatics, both for flight exhibitions and aerobatic competitions. Most fall into one of two categories, aircraft used for training and by flight demonstration teams, whic ...

with a 268 kW (360 hp)

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. It was designed based on the Su-26 and inherited most of the design and technical features of its predecessor. Due to wide use of composite materials, which make up as much as 60% of the Su-29's aircraft structure, the empty weight is increased by only 50 kg (110 lb) over the single-seat Su-26's empty weight. The Su-29 is used for initial pilot aerobatics education, flight training, and participation of pilots in aerobatics competitions and air shows, as well as for maintaining flight skills of

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and civil

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ordered eight Su-29ARs to equip the '' Cruz del Sur'' (Southern Cross) aerobatic team.Sap 2002, pp. 78–79. ; * Flying Bulls ; * International Test Pilots School ; * Czech aerobatic team ; * DOSAAF

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Su-29 Pilot's Guide (in Russian)
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