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A multipurpose twin-boom transport/passenger turboprop featuring a lifting capacity of 3,000 kg and powered by two General Electric CT7-9B 1,870-hp 6-blade tractor propeller engines. The KnAAPO is currently productionising the aircraft.
The versions offered are the S-80PG convertible transport/passenger aircraft to carry 23 passengers or a 3,000-kg cargo, S-80P passenger aircraft, S-80TD military transport to carry and airdrop 21 paratroops or a 3,000-kg cargo, S-80M 10-casualty medevac, S-80PT transport patrol to patrol the littoral economic zones, carry 20 passengers/paratroops or 3,000-kg cargo-it mounts a surveillance/sighting system comprising a radar and an IR thermal imager, and externally-mounted rockets/gun weapons suite.
The S-80 prototype's maiden flight is slated for 2001.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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OKB Sukhoi
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COUNTRY
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Russia
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TYPE
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Multipurpose transport aircraft
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CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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Two turboprop engine General Electric CT7-9B or Two turboprop engine Salyt TVD-1.500
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Power, h.p.
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2 x 1.870 / 2 x 1.500
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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16,86
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Height, m
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5,58
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Wing span, m
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23,16
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Wing area, m2
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-
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WEIGHT
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Maximum take-off, kg
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12.500
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Normal take-off, kg
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-
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Empty aircraft, kg
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-
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Internal fuel, kg
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2.350
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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-
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Cruising speed, km/h
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535
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Service ceiling, m
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9.000
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| Combat range, km | 700 |
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Range, km
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4.500
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| Payload, kg | 26 passengers or 21 paratroopers or 10 litter with attendants or 3.500 kg freight |
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ARMAMENT
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-
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