Sukhoi Su-38
Sukhoi · Russia · first flew 2001 · light aircraft
The Sukhoi Su-38 is a Russian agricultural aircraft, the first of its type designed and built by the Sukhoi civil aircraft section.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined low-wing agricultural aircraft
- Inverted in-line six-cylinder LOM M337S engine
- 500 litre chemical hopper
Look for a single-engined low-wing agricultural aircraft with a single seat.
Specifications
- The Sukhoi Su-38 has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.53 m (38 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 27 July 2001.
Variants
Two prototypes flew by 2002.
Where you'll see it
It carries a 500 litre chemical hopper. Power comes from a 184 kW LOM Praha M337S inverted in-line piston engine.
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