Warning. If the trim is not set to the takeoff position, a considerable dive moment will be generated after
liftoff, which may cause the aircraft to crash, especially with a high takeoff weight.
Table 2. Pitch Trim takeoff position
Approximate takeoff
configuration
Indicated pitch trim
position
Without gun ammo,
without stores
6
External fuel tanks,
ammo, missiles
7
External fuel tanks,
ammo, missiles, bombs,
rockets
8
Ammo, missiles, bombs,
rockets, containers
9
Takeoff
Perform the following steps for takeoff:
1. Apply main wheel brakes W .
2. Advance throttles to MIL Numpad+ (101 ± 2%). After that, advance throttles to MAX
Numpad+ . The afterburner switches on within approximately 5 sec.
3. Release the brakes, start takeoff run.
4. Maintain direction along the runway centerline by using the pedals Z and X .
5. Approximately 10 KIAS before liftoff speed, gently pull back on the stick to lift the nose wheel
and transition to a takeoff attitude. After liftoff, gently push the stick forward to avoid high
angles of attack and stall.
Table 3 shows correlation between liftoff speed and takeoff weight.
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