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.
RC Airplane
A rc Sukhoi Su-31 for sale by NitroPlanes.
Pictured above is the Sukhoi Su 31 from NitroPlanes. Its has
a wingspan of 37" and a length of 32" and comes in two color schemes. It is of all wood construction. You will need a .15 or Speed 480 type motor
to power the model that weighs around 38 oz.
The first picture below is of another Sukhoi Su-31 for sale from Nitro Planes. Wingspan is 68 1/2" and length is 65". Construction 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. This model has been shown as out of stock for quite a while.
In the second picture below is the rc Sukhoi Su-31 ARF for sale by Hyperion. Wingspan is 35" and length is 32". Its weight is about 22 oz.
The scale rc model needs a .25 engine or equivalent electric for power.
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
Sukhoi Su 31 from NitroPlanes.
