Sukhoi Su-29

Sukhoi · Soviet Union · first flew 1991 · light aircraft

The Sukhoi Su-29 is a two-seat aerobatic biplane developed as a training and competition aircraft derived from the single-seat Su-26 monoplane. It features side-by-side seating and shares the Su-26's high-performance aerobatic pedigree.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.29 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Two-seat aerobatic biplane derived from Su-26
Side-by-side seating unlike tandem Su-26
Used in international aerobatic competition

A mid-wing biplane with two side-by-side seats visible under a wide canopy, a round radial engine with a large spinner, and a clean aerobatic-optimised airframe — distinguished from the single-seat Su-26 by the wider cockpit section.

Specifications

The Sukhoi Su-29 has a length of 7.29 m (24 ft).
It has a wingspan of 7.8 m (26 ft).
Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Developed in the late 1980s to provide a two-seat aerobatic trainer for competition pilots, the Su-29 first flew in 1991. It has been used in international aerobatic competition by Russian teams and has been exported to a number of countries. The design retains the powerful Vedenyev M14P radial engine and composite airframe philosophy of the Su-26.

Variants

The Su-29 is the standard two-seat variant; the Su-29T was an enhanced export version with updated equipment.

Where you'll see it

Used by Russian and international aerobatic teams and by private owners worldwide; also used for advanced aerobatic training.

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