BASIC INFORMATION

The RD-33 turbojet twin-shaft engine with afterburner was developed in 1985 to power the MiG-29 front-line light fighter.

PRODUCT QUALITY

Engineering excellence

The engine features a modular design, which means that individual parts, units and modules can be repaired or replaced in the field.

Reliability

The RD-33’s excellent gas flow stability against ambient disturbances, including the firing of onboard weapons, dramatically facilitates control of the aircraft. These engines also offer a high rate of thrust increase and, therefore, aircraft acceleration, which is especially critical for today’s jet fighters.

Universal platform

The RD-33 engine family includes the following versions:

• RD-33 series series 3, an engine with a longer service life;
• RD-33B/NB, an engine without the afterburner for various types of aircraft;
• SMR-95, an engine for upgrading foreign 2^nd and 3^rd generation jet fighters;
• RD-93, a version for the FC-1 airplane;.
• RD-33MK (Sea Wasp), an improved version of RD-33 for new MiG-35 jet fighters and MiG29K shipborne fighters.

An RD-33 version with a thrust vectoring nozzle (TVN) is also available. New engines of the RD-33 family include BARK digital monitoring and control systems.  Repair and maintenance of RD-33 engines take advantage of an information and diagnostics system (IDS).

FACTS

• The most mass-produced jet engine in its class
• Adopted by the military in 25 countries as a component of MiG-29 fighters
• Employed to power the unique super-maneuverable MiG-29OVT fighter
• Installed of various models of the MiG-29 fighter family
• Developed in 1985
• Thrust class - 8000-9000 kgf

Principal specifications of RD-33: