NPP Zvezda SKS-94
Zvezda SKS-94 is a super-light ejection system designed for low-speed light aircraft, including trainers, acrobatic, patrol, agricultural and other light aircraft relating to general aviation. It is designed and manufactured by NPP Zvezda.
History
[edit]Sukhoi Design Bureau issued in 1991 to NPP Zvezda requirements specifications for development of a super light pilot-rescue system to be used on sports planes. The system is now known under the designation SKS-94. The system was displayed in the 1995 Paris Air Show, and Su-31M became the world's first aerobatics aeroplane to be fitted with an ejection system.[1]
Applications
[edit]The ejection seat has been installed in the following aircraft types:
- Yakovlev Yak-152[2]
- Yakovlev Yak-52
- Yakovlev Yak-54
- Sukhoi Su-26
- Sukhoi Su-29
- Sukhoi Su-31
- FMA IA 63 Pampa[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Su-26". sukhoi.org. Sukhoi. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Yak Answers Russia's Call for Trainer". ainonline.com. ainonline. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Argentina bans British made ejection seats from local jet trainer IA-63 Pampa III". mercopress.com. mercopress. Retrieved 31 March 2016.