Спортивно-пилотажный самолёт Су-26 поднимется в небо Сан-Франциско

Civil Aviation Group to Demonstrate Nesterov Loop and Mirror Flight at Air Show

As part of the unique Fleet Week San Francisco 2025 air show, which takes place from October 10 to 12, the Sukhoi Su-26 aerobatic aircraft will fly over San Francisco.

In the skies above the water area located between the famous Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, the world's only civilian aerobatic team on Sukhoi aircraft will perform — the duo of Randy Howell and Kory Lovell on Su-26 aerobatic aircraft.

The aircraft, known for its exceptional ability to spin and barrel roll, in the hands of experienced pilots will become a living embodiment of grace and precision. Nesterov loops, Immelman turns, mirror flights — each element of the program will be a test for the pilots and a triumph of Sukhoi's engineering thought.

performance of the Soviet aerobatic aircraft Su-26 at the Madera Air Show 2010
performance of the Soviet aerobatic aircraft Su-26 at the Madera Air Show 2010

Su-26 is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It is designed to participate in world, European and other major aerobatic championships, as well as for demonstration performances at aviation festivals.

Technical characteristics of the aircraft:

  • Wingspan: 7.8 m.
  • Length: 6.83 m.
  • Height: 2.78 m.
  • Wing area: 11.8 m².
  • Empty weight: 680 kg.
  • Normal takeoff weight: 835 kg.
  • Crew: 1 person.
  • Maximum permissible speed: 450 km/h.
  • Maximum horizontal flight speed: 310 km/h.
  • Flight range: 800 km.
  • Maximum rate of climb: 1800 m/min (30 m/s).
  • Service ceiling: 4000 m.
  • Maximum operational overload: 12 g.

Earlier, www1.ru reported that the developer of the long-range business jet based on the Tu-324 "Aurus-Aero" project will locate production in the Ulyanovsk SEZ.

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