Wednesday, December 03, 2008

AL-31

IOC: 1981

AL-35F

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
NPO Saturn

Applications
Su-34

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

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-35F is an improved variant with increased thrust and other modifications to better withstand operation at low altitude. AL-35F engine was chosen to power Su-32/34 strike aircraft/light bomber which is a derivative of Su-27IB carrier-based training aircraft. This engine delivers up to 28,200-lb of thrust. The Su-35/37 multi-role fighter aircraft may be powered by either AL-35F and 117S/AL-37FU engines.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 28,220 lb (12,801 kg)

Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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