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Su-33 Flanker-D Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Ski-Jump Departure	~260-280 km/h	Full AB on deck
Carrier Approach	280-300 km/h	On-speed final
Gear Limit	450 km/h	Max gear extended
Hook Speed	< 280 km/h	At wire engagement
Bingo	2,500 kg	Minimum RTB / divert fuel

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Ski-Jump Takeoff	FULL AB (hold brakes)
Climb	AB reducing to MIL
Cruise	70-80% MIL
Carrier Approach	As required for on-speed
Bolter	FULL AB at touchdown

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
UP	Any	Cruise
LAND	< 400 km/h	Carrier approach / landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max EGT (MIL)	850 C
Max EGT (AB)	1,080 C
Idle N2	65-67%

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	~9,500 kg
Max G	+8.0 / -3.0
Wing Span (folded)	7.4 m
Wing Span (unfolded)	14.7 m
Arresting Hook	Deploy before final approach

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D is the carrier-based variant of the Su-27, developed for operations aboard the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. It features folding wings and tailplanes, a strengthened undercarriage, and an arresting hook for deck landings. Instead of catapult launches, the Su-33 uses a ski-jump ramp in a STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration. It entered service in 1995 and remains Russia's primary carrier fighter.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Sukhoi Design Bureau
first Flight: 1985
role: Carrier-based air superiority fighter
crew: 1 pilot
engines: 2x Saturn AL-31F3 (28,218 lbf each with AB)
max Speed: 2,300 km/h (Mach 2.17)
range: 3,000 km (1,620 nmi)
ceiling: 57,400 ft
weight: 33,000 kg (MTOW)

Sources: Sukhoi Su-33 - Wikipedia, Chuck's Guide - DCS Su-33, Su-33 Flanker-D - Naval Technology