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Panoramic view inside the Sukhoi Su-26m. 

This Su-26M was built in 1990 and was originally painted in the unique "Russian purple" color. The Soviet National Aerobatic team flew 222 flights in the aircraft in 1990 and 1991. Designed for aerobatic competition, the Su-26m is made of more than 50 percent composite materials, has a special symmetrical wing section, and arched cantilever titanium landing gear.

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