The Super Sukhoi upgrade proposal by HAL in January this year involves upgrading 200 Su-30s with newer indigenous radars, avionics, cockpit layouts, and electronic warfare (EW) suites, which is pending approval with the IAF. A Sukhoi Su-30 armed with BrahMos missile. ( Image: IAF)
Did Pakistan really shoot SU-30?
However, Indian officials rejected Pakistani claims of shooting down IAF Su-30 MKI jets and said that they were an attempt by Pakistan to cover up the loss of its F-16. Indian sources claim that it is impossible to hide an aircraft crash as of now.
How powerful is SU 30mki?
The Su-30MKI is powered by two Al-31FP turbojet engines. Each engine generates a full afterburn thrust of 12,500kgf. The power plant, equipped with thrust vector control, provides a maximum speed of Mach 1.9 in horizontal flight and a rate of climb of 300m/s.
Will IAF buy more Rafale?
Sources said that one thing is clear that the IAF is looking beyond just 36 additional Rafale, which will take it up to four squadrons of the aircraft. But the IAF needs more numbers to beef up its squadron strength, since the last time the force had 42 squadrons was in 2002.
Which is better Rafale or Sukhoi?
Sukhoi is much better than Rafale. The speed of su 30mki is 2.1 to 2.2 mach. And most important point is that now su 30mki has Brahmos missile. Another fact that Su30 MKI is a 4.5 gen Fighter , puts it in an entirely different class than Rafale.
How powerful is SU 30MKI?
Did India lose a su 30MKI?
The latest aircraft the Indian Air Force lost in 2019 is a Su-30 MKI fighter jet that crashed in paddy fields near Tezpur, Assam, Thursday night.
Is Pakistan Air Force stronger than India?
India’s Air Force is significantly stronger. On paper, the Indian Air Force is a more advanced and developed force than that of Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has over 65 thousand personnel and possesses nearly half the number of combat aircraft that India does.
What is the Sukhoi Su-30MKI?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a multirole combat fighter aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Image courtesy of g4sp. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is an advanced variant based on the Su-30 fighter aircraft. An Su-30MKI of the IAF undergoes post-flight maintenance after completing a Red Flag mission at Nellis Air Force Base.
What is Super Sukhoi’s mid-life upgradation program?
Under the Mid-Life Upgradation ” Super Sukhoi” program for the 150 Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to equip them with two Wet hardpoints that will enable it to carry two drop tank carrying 1400 kgs of additional fuel.
What is the history of Su-30 MKI in India?
Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets. The first Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the Indian Air Force in 2002, while the first Su-30MKI assembled in India entered service with the IAF in 2004.
How many Su-30MKIs are there in the Indian Air Force?
The IAF had 240 Su-30MKIs in service as of October 2017. The Su-30MKI is expected to form the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s fighter fleet to 2020 and beyond. The aircraft is tailor-made for Indian specifications and integrates Indian systems and avionics as well as French and Israeli sub-systems.
