Wednesday, December 03, 2008

AL-31

IOC: 1981

AL-31FP

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
NPO Saturn

Applications
Su-30MK
Su-30MKI

Family Members
117S
AL-31F
AL-35F

Description: AL-31 is a family of turbofan engines developed to power the Su-27/32 multi-role fighter aircraft family. They were developed by the former Soviet Union and currently are manufactured by NPO Saturn. They deliver between 27,000- and 32,000 pounds of thrust and are one of the keys for Su-27 outstanding performance. Besides growing in thrust, AL-31 have incorporated other advancements such as Thrust Vectoring Control (TVC) providing Super Maneuverability to Su-27/32 aircraft.

The NPO Saturn AL-31FP is a derivative of AL-31F adding Thrust Vectoring Control (TVC) which critically improves the aircraft maneuverability. AL-31FP engines have been provided to the Indian Air Force Su-30MKI multi-role fighter aircraft and the Su-37 Terminator demonstrator. Indian Su-30MKI aircraft also features canard foreplanes.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 27,550 lb (12,497 kg)

Operators

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India

Russia

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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