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NPP Zvezda SKS-94

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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

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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

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The ejection seat has been installed in the following aircraft types:

References

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  1. ^ "History of Su-26". sukhoi.org. Sukhoi. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Yak Answers Russia's Call for Trainer". ainonline.com. ainonline. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Argentina bans British made ejection seats from local jet trainer IA-63 Pampa III". mercopress.com. mercopress. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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