India Air Force Su-30 MKI jets. In terms of maximum speed, the F-15 Eagle has an edge. It has a top speed that is slightly above Mach 2.5, while the Su-30 MKI is capable of a top speed of Mach 2. The former’s range of 3,900 km also exceeds the 3,000 km range of the latter.
Does Russia still use SU-27?
The Su-27 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1985….Sukhoi Su-27.
| Su-27 | |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 22 June 1985 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Russian Air Force People’s Liberation Army Air Force Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces See Operators section for others |
| Produced | 1982–present |
Has SU-27 been shot down?
The Su-27 entered Angolan service in mid-2000 during the Angolan Civil War. It is reported that one Su-27 in the process of landing, was shot down by 9K34 Strela-3 MANPADs fired by UNITA forces on 19 November 2000.
Which is better f/16 or MiG 29?
Below 200 knots, the MiG-29 has incredible nose-pointing capability down to below 100 knots. The F-16, however, enjoys an advantage in the 200 knot-plus regime. At higher speeds, we can power above them to go to the vertical. And our turn rate is significantly better.
How good is SU 30mg?
It can carry up to 8,000 kg/ 17,650 lb of weapons and payloads over 700 nmi unrefueled combat radius. “The Su-30MKM can legitimately claim super-maneuverability via digital fly-by-wire, canards”, and two Saturn AL-31FP engines with thrust vectoring “producing 27,500 lb thrust each with afterburners.
What is the difference between Su-27 and Su-30?
By the rule, basic Su-27 is a clear fighter and interceptor, while Su-30 is a multirole fighter-bomber or in the western equivalent, the same difference as between basic F-15 and F-15E. Su-30 is developed from Su-27UB and is twin seater. Outside difference is in IFR capabilities and in twin wheeled nose gear.
What is the history of the Su-30?
The Su-30 started out as an internal development project in the Sukhoi Su-27 family by Sukhoi. The design plan was revamped and the name was made official by the Russian Defense Ministry in 1996.
Is the Eurofighter better than the Su-27?
Su-27 has great maneuverability but only in low speed, it is too heavy and too big, Eurofighter is lot better in high-speed maneuverability, so it has better chance to out-climb or out-perform old Su-27.
Is the Su-30 a 4+ generation fighter jet?
The Su-30SM (SM for Serial, Modernized) (Flanker-H by NATO classification) is considered a 4+ generation fighter jet. The aircraft has been upgraded according to Russian military requirements for radar, radio communications systems, friend-or-foe identification system, ejection seats, weapons, and other aircraft systems.
