The Sukhoi Su-26, the first in the line of Sukhoi aerobatic aircraft, got its start in 1983. It was then that a company design team took on the challenges of developing an aircraft to meet the standards proposed by the Soviet Union.
The new aircraft needed to have an airframe that could withstand high G maneuvers, yet be light enough to perform effectively. The wings and tail feathers would be enhanced for maximum maneuverability.
Pilots from the Soviet national aerobatic team, and experienced sports pilots gave their input with regards to what they would like to see in the new aircraft.
The Sukhoi Su-26 first took to the sky on June 30, 1984. Pilots appreciated the excellent all around view from the cockpit and were impressed by its fast roll rate. It, and all further Sukhoi aerobatic aircraft, would be able to maneuver at +12 to -10 times the force of gravity.
In competition with other aircraft of its class, it was soon realized that the overall weight needed to be reduced. New, space age composites, a new wing planform, and redesigned tail feathers were incorporated into the new aircraft. A special seat was designed for the pilot.
It was made to provide complete support under the high G loads the aircraft is able to generate. The seat was reclined rearward at a 35 degree angle. The aircraft wing root was more aerodynamically blended into the fuselage and rudder throw increased.
The Sukhoi Su-26M was the first airplane of its type to make such extensive use of space age composites. The results was an aircraft with an airframe that could withstand over 22 times the force of gravity in static tests. Its air frame was now lighter than any competing aerobatic aircraft.
Three Sukhoi Su-26 aircraft competed against some 70 pilots from 16 nations in the 1986 World Aerobatic Competition that took place in Great Britain. The Sukhoi Su-26 took first place and won almost half of the events.
The Su-26 was displayed at the 1987 Paris Air Show. It generated such enthusiasm that Sukhoi decided to manufacture a production version. The first four production aircraft were completed in late 1989.
The production aircraft were about 66 lbs. lighter than their predecessor. They had fuselage and wing enhancements for better aerodynamics, and additional air flow to the engine.
The production aircraft, designated the Su-26M-02, first flew in public at an air show in the United States in mid 1988. In 1989 the aircraft was again shown in the U.S.A. at the EAA AirVenture.
As a result of the enthusiastic reception to the aircraft in the United States, the first of 25 Su-26 aircraft destined for the country was delivered in March of 1990.
A total of 168 Sukhoi aerobatic aircraft of all types have been built. Of these, 141 were delivered outside of Russia.
RC Airplane
NitroPlanes giant scale Sukhoi Su 26.
Their are plenty of Sukhoi aerobat rc airplanes for sale. You should have no trouble finding the exact model you seek.
All the series share the same general shape, and rc airplane producers have taken liberties in the dimensions of their aircraft.
Pictured just above is the giant scale Sukhoi Su 26 ARF by NitroPlanes. Its has a wingspan of 87 1/2" and is 76 1/2" long. You will need a 50 to 60 cc gas
engine to power the model that weighs around 17 lbs. To find the model and get your discount, click on a coupon from this page. When you get to the landing page enter SU-26 50CC in the search box.
In the first picture below is the giant scale Sukhoi Su-26 ARF for sale by NitroPlanes. Its wingspan is 101". Its length is 93" and weight is about 28 lbs.
The model is made from balsa and ply. It needs a 85 to 100 cc gas engine up front. This model has been out of stock for a while.
Hangar 9 has a rc Sukhoi Su-26 ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 97", length is 91" and weight is about 24 lbs.
You will need from a 58 to 85 cc gas engine for power.
Pictured next below is the rc Sukhoi Su 26 for sale by Global RC. It is made from balsa and ply with a 88" wingspan and 81" fuselage length.
For power you will need from 45 to 60 cc gas engines. Weight, all up, is about 17 lbs.
The third picture below is of the 30% scale Sukhoi Su-26 for sale by Performance Aircraft. Specifications are a wingspan of 87 1/2", a fuselage that is 80" long,
and a ready to fly weight of around 17 lbs.
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A rc Sukhoi Su-26 for sale by NitroPlanes.
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A rc Sukhoi Su 26 for sale by Global RC.
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Performance Aircraft rc Sukhoi Su26.
Park Zone has a micro ready to fly rc Sukhoi Su 26 with a wingspan of just 15 3/4".
East RC has a Sukhoi Su-26 ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 68" and weight is around 9 lbs. Engines can be from .90 to 1.20 two cycle or
1.20 to 1.80 four cycle.
E-Flite has a rc Sukhoi Su 26 ARF. It has a wingspan of 43" with a length of 39" and weighs about 2 lbs. Recommended is a Park 480 motor.
Global RC has a rc Sukhoi Su26 ARF. Wingspan is 68", length is 65", engines are .90 to 1.20 two stroke or 1.20 four stroke and weight is around 10 lbs.
Cermark sells a rc Sukhoi Su-26 ARF. Wingspan is 87", length is 80" and weight is around 16 1/2 lbs. Recommended engines are DA-50 or equivalent.
Kit Cutters has plans and kits for the rc Sukhoi Su 26 with a wingspan of 80". The plan is from Scale Plans and Photo Service.
Kit Cutters has plans and kits for the rc Sukhoi Su-26 from RC Modeler Magazine. Its wingspan is 76". It needs from 1.5 to 2.0 glow engines.
Cermark has a smaller rc Sukhoi Su26 ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 49" and length is 46 1/2". Construction materials are balsa and plywood. Recommended motor
is a Neo-10. Weight is around 41 oz.
The larger rc Sukhoi Su-26 ARF from Cermark has a wingspan of 68" with a length of 65 1/2". It is made from fiberglass and wood and weighs around 9 1/2 lbs.
You can power it with from 26 to 28 cc gas, 1.20 two stroke, 1.40 four stroke engines, or a NEO-90 motor.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su 26 ARF for sale. It has a 101" wingspan, is 93" long, and needs from a 85 cc to 100 cc engine. Weight is about 28 lbs.
Xin Ying Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd., China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su-26 ARF for sale with a 87 1/2" wingspan. It is made entirely from wood.
Peak Model, New Zealand, has a rc Sukhoi for sale. Its wingspan is 71" and it is 67" long with a weight of about 10 lbs.
Cixi Vega Electronic Tech Co., Ltd., China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su 26 ARF for sale under the Hangar 9 brand. Its wingspan is 122" and it is 116" long. Engines can be from 150 cc to 170 cc.
Weight is around 41 lbs.
Shenzhen SDS Electric Co., Limited, China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su-26 ARF radio control airplane for sale. It has a 87" wingspan and is 73" long. Power can
come from 50 to 60 cc engines. Weight is around 17 lbs.
Guangzhou Liangkai Garments Co., Ltd., China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su26 ARF that they sell under the Hangar 9 brand. Wingspan is 97", and it is 91" long. Engines can
be from 58 to 85 cc and weight is about 23 lbs.
Burbur Hobbies Pty.Ltd, Australia, has a Hangar 9 Sukhoi Su-26 ARF giant scale model for sale. It has a 97" wingspan.
Niko Sales & Services Centre, Malaysia has a rc Sukhoi Su 26 profile model for sale. It is a foamy that comes with a brushless motor. Lenght and wingspan are both 29" and weight is about 15 oz.
Luoyang Iceage Aeromodelling Manufacturing Co., Ltd., China, has a giant scale Sukhoi Su-26 ARF for sale with a 101" wingspan.
Jalamal Maulana Helicopter, Malaysia, has a rc Sukhoi Su26 profile model for sale with a 29" wingspan.
Like Toys Co., Indonesia, is selling a giant scale Sukhoi Su 26 ARF with a 97" wingspan.
Hobby Warehouse, South Africa, is selling a rc Sukhoi Su-26 ARF. It has a 54" wingspan. No length, weight, or
power requirements are shown.
SaiGadgets.com, USA, has a rc Sukhoi ARF for sale. No information is given about the radio control model airplane.
There are plans available for a rc Sukhoi Su-26 at no charge at Aero Fred.
At You Tube microbuilder posted a video of his rc Sukhoi Su 26.
At You Tube kassero posted a video of his giant scale rc Sukhoi Su-26 doing aerobatics.
Super08 of RC Universe started a thread about a rc Sukhoi Su26.
TobyFlies posted to RC Universe. On the bottom of his post it shows Sukhoi Su-26. Perhaps
it is a model that he previously constructed.
At RC Universe nitro wing started a thread giving information about his new rc Sukhoi.
At RC Universe rtigg
inquired about the best servos for a rc Sukhoi Su-26.
P-51B
of RC Universe posted pictures and a description of a new rc Sukhoi Su 26 for sale.
Greg Covey wrote a column about the rc Sukhoi Su-26 at RC Universe.
RC Airplane world devoted a page to a new Sukhoi Su26 for sale.
At RC Groups dumbthumbs mentions the rc Sukhoi Su-26 in a posting.
At WattFlyer RC constantCrash was inquiring about a rc Sukhoi Su 26.
Did we leave out your favorite rc Sukhoi aerobat? If so, please email us.
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