Wednesday, December 03, 2008

RD-33

IOC: 1984

RD-33K

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
Klimov JSC
MMP Chernyshev

Applications
Mig-29K
Mig-29M
Mig-29M2
Mig-29SMT

Family Members
RD-33
RD-33 OVT
RD-33MK

Description: Klimov RD-33 is a family of aircraft engine developed to power the Mig-29 multi-role fighter and delivering between 18,000 and 20,000 pounds of thrust. Despite the Soviet Union's collapse, RD-33 engine family has evolved encompassing cutting technologies such as thrust vectoring control (TVC) which provides superior aircraft maneuverability compared with fixed nozzles engines.

RD-33K is an improved variant of RD-33 engine providing around 1,000 pounds of additional thrust. This new variant was available as standard equipment for Mig-29M, Mig-29M2, Mig-29K and Mig-29SMT aircraft. Each RD-33K engine is rated at 19,400 pounds of thrust.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 19,400 lb (8,800 kg)

Operators

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Russia

Sudan

Yemen

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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