The Sukhoi Su-29 is a Russian two-seat

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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

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ordered eight Su-29ARs to equip the ''

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'' (Southern Cross) aerobatic team.Sap 2002, pp. 78–79. ; * Flying Bulls ; *

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; * Czech aerobatic team

Specifications (Su-29)

References

External links

Su-29 Pilot's Guide (in Russian)
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