NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Sukhoi Su-31 is the latest and most powerful of Sukhoi line of aerobatic aircraft. The aircraft is an improvement over the original aerobatic design. It first flew on June 22, 1992.
The Sukhoi Su-31 has a more powerful engine than its predecessor. Its power
to weight makes it capable of extensive vertical and high alpha
aerobatics. In its first world competition, the new aircraft placed third.
In 1995 the Sukhoi Su-31 became the first aircraft of its type to be equipped with an ejection seat.
From 1996 through 2003 Sukhoi aircraft reigned supreme in aerobatic
competitions, winning some 156 first place, 105 second place, and 69 third place medals.
Sukhoi Su-31 Specifications
Seats
one
Engine
M-14PF
Power
400 h.p.
Length
22' 4"
Wingspan
25' 7"
Weight Empty
1,543 lbs.
Max. Weight
2,315 lbs.
Fuel
79 gals.
Cruise Speed
205 mph
Mx Speed Vne
286 mph
Climb Rate
4,725 fpm
Range
684 miles
Year Deployed
1992
Radio Control Airplane
Nitro Planes giant scale Sukhoi Su 31.
Radio Control Airplanes
Pictured above is the Sukhoi Su 31 from Nitro Planes. Its an ARF with a wingspan of 87" and a length of 73". You will need a 50 to 60 cc gas
engine to power the model that weighs around 17 lbs.
In the first picture below is the rc Sukhoi Su-31 ARF for sale by Hyperion. Wingspan is 27" and length is 32". Its weight is about 22 oz.
The scale rc model needs a .15 engine or equivalent electric for power.
The second picture below is another rc Sukhoi Su-31 for sale from Nitro Planes. Wingspan is 68 1/2" and length is 65". Construction of the ARF is a fiberglass fuselage and balsa over foam core wings.
From .90 to 1.08 two stroke or 1.20 four stroke engines are recommended.
Pictured next below is the Sukhoi Su 31 ARF for sale by GT Model ARF with a wingspan of 35 1/2" and a length of 31 1/2". It takes from .15 to .25 engines or the equivalent brushless motors.
There is a rc Sukhoi 31 from Electrifly. Its wing span is 41" and length is 38". Weight is around 31 oz. It needs a 1250 kV motor.
The bottom picture on this page is the SIG Sukhoi Su-31 ARF. Its wingspan is 77" and length is 67". It is of all wood construction. Engines are 1.50 to 2.1 two cycle or 1.80 to 2.7 four cycle.
Sukhoi Su-31
