Which is the best variant of Su-30?
A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter. Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets….Sukhoi Su-30MKI.
| Su-30MKI | |
|---|---|
| Variants | Sukhoi Su-30MKM |
Is Rafale better than Sukhoi 30 MKI?
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 many Sukhoi 30 China are there?
People’s Liberation Army Air Force – 73 Su-30MKKs in inventory. People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force – 24 Su-30MK2s in inventory.
What is Russia’s strongest jet?
Sukhoi Su-57
| Su-57 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Multirole fighter |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant |
| Design group | Sukhoi |
Is Sukhoi 30 MKI 4th generation?
Contemporary examples of 4.5-generation fighters are the Sukhoi Su-30SM/Su-34/Su-35, the J-15B/J-16 claimed to have AESA, the Chengdu J-10C, the Mikoyan MiG-35, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Dassault Rafale, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen, the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the Lockheed Martin F-16E/F/V Block 70/72, McDonnell …
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 does Su-27UB stand for?
The Su-27UB [Uchebno Boevoy – Combat Trainer] is a two seat combat trainer version of Su-27. The Design Bureau started work to develop a two-seat combat trainer version of the Su-27 in 1976, with conceptual design of the Su-27UB (factory code T-10U) successfully passing critical design review in 1978.
What is a Su-30SM?
The Su-30SM is a domestic MKI, made by Irkut. GarryB wrote: The Su-30 branch of the family is based on the Su-27UB two seat operational trainer. Anything you add to either the Su-27 or Su-30 you can add to the other.
Is the Su-27UB a combat trainer?
The Su-27UB is classified as a combat trainer only by tradition. Unlike most “trainers,” it retains all weapons and weapon control systems. The customer decides which aircraft to have in the inventory – the single-seater or two-seater. For example, the two-seater interceptor is more acceptable for guarding Russia’s northern borders.