Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) Indian Multirole Fighter
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Basic Information
Name
Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) Indian Multirole Fighter
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Date of Introduction
2002
Description
The Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) Indian Multirole Fighter is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under license by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Afterburning Turbofan (12500 hp)
Max Speed
2120.0 km/h
Range
3000.0 km
Service Ceiling
17300 m
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Su-30MKI; Flanker-H
Primary Function / Type
Multirole Fighter
Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Crew
2 ea
Number of Engines
3 ea
Number of Hard Points
12 ea
Dimensions
Length
21.9 m
Width (Wing Span)
14.7 m
Height
6.36 m
Wing Area
62 m2
Empty Weight
18,400 kg
Gross Weight
26,090 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
38,800 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 × Lyulka AL-31FP
Engine Type
Afterburning Turbofan
Engine Power
Each engine generates a full afterburn thrust of 12,500kgf.
Maximum Range
3,000 km The in-flight refuelling system of Su-30MKI provides a maximum range of 8,000km with two refuelings.
Maximum Speed
2,120 km/h
Service Ceiling
17,300 m
Ferry Range
8,000 km
Rate of Climb
300 m/s
Main Gun System
System
Note
1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon
Rocket Weapon System
Option 1
4 x S-8 Rockets
Option 2
4 x S-13 Rockets
Missile Weapon System
Air-to-Air Missile System
Option 1
6 × R-27ER/ET Missiles
Option 2
3 × K-100 Missiles
Option 3
10 × Astra Mk1 Missiles
Option 4
10 × R-77 Missiles
Option 5
2 × R-27R/T Missiles
Option 6
10 × I-Derby ER Missiles
Option 7
6 × R-73 Missiles
Anti-Radiation Missiles
Option 1
6 × Kh-31P Missiles
Option 2
6 × Rudram-1 Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Option 1
2 × Nirbhay Missiles
Option 2
3 × Kh-59ME Missiles
Option 3
6 × Kh-29T/L Missiles
Anti-Ship Missiles
Option 1
6 × Kh-31A Missiles
Option 2
3 × Kh-59MK Missiles
Option 3
1 x BrahMos Missiles
Option 4
4 × Kh-35 Missiles
Bomb Weapon System
Option 1
8 × KAB-500L laser-guided bombs
Option 2
28 × OFAB-250-270 bombs
Option 3
3 × Sudarshan laser-guided bombs
Option 4
8 × RBK-500 cluster bombs
Option 5
20 × DRDO SAAW glide bombs
Option 6
32 × OFAB-100-120 bombs
Option 7
3 × DRDO Glide Bombs
Option 8
3 × KAB-1500L laser-guided bombs
Option 9
8 × FAB-500T bombs
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
EW Counter Measures
Yes
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Indian_Air_Force_Sukhoi_Su-30MKI_Lofting-4.jpg; https://www.ranker.com/list/sukhoi-aircraft-and-jets-and-planes/reference; https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/255476/indian-air-force-stops-at-lajes-on-their-way-to-red-flag; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sukhoi_Su-30MKI-3_%27SB_167%27_%2820443086186%29.jpg;
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
21.9 m
Width
14.7 m
Height
6.36 m
Weight
26090 kg
Operators (1)
India
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