Sukhoi Su-30MKI

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI[a] (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a twinjet multirole air superiority
fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence 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.
 Su-30MKI

An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI

Role Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter

National origin Russia / India

Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Design group Sukhoi

First flight Su-30МК: 1 July 1997

Su-30MKI: 2000

Introduction 27 September 2002

Status In service

Primary user Indian Air Force

Produced Su-30MKI: 2000–present

Number built 272 as of March 2020[1][2]

Developed from Sukhoi Su-30

Variants Sukhoi Su-30MKM

Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture
140 Su-30 fighter jets.[3] The first Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the Indian
Air Force in 2002,[4] while the first Su-30MKI assembled in India entered service with the IAF in
2004.[5] The IAF has nearly 260 Su-30MKIs in inventory as of January 2020.[6] The Su-30MKI is
expected to form the backbone of the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet to 2020 and beyond.[7]
The aircraft is tailor-made for Indian specifications and integrates Indian systems and avionics
as well as French and Israeli sub-systems.[8] It has abilities similar to the Sukhoi Su-35 with
which it shares many features and components.[b][9]

Development

Origins and acquisition

The Su-30MKI was designed by Russia's Sukhoi Corporation beginning in 1995 and built under
licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).[10][11] The Su-30MKI is derived from the
Sukhoi Su-27 and has a fusion of technology from the Su-37 demonstrator and Su-30
program,[12] being more advanced than the Su-30MK and the Chinese Su-30MKK/MK2.[12]
Russia's Defence Ministry was impressed with the type's performance envelope and ordered 30
Su-30SMs, a localised Su-30MKI, for the Russian Air Force.[13] It features state of the art avionics
developed by Russia, India and Israel for display, navigation, targeting and electronic warfare;
France and South Africa provided other avionics.[14][15]

After two years of evaluation and negotiations, on 30 November 1996, India signed a
US$1.462 billion deal with Sukhoi for 50 Russian-produced Su-30MKIs in five batches. The first
batch were eight Su-30MKs, the basic version of Su-30. The second batch were to be 10 Su-
30MKIs with French and Israeli avionics. The third batch were to be 10 Su-30MKIs featuring
canard foreplanes. The fourth batch of 12 Su-30MKIs and final batch of 10 Su-30MKIs were to
have the AL-31FP turbofans.

In October 2000, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for Indian licence-
production of 140 Su-30MKIs; in December 2000, a deal was sealed at Russia's Irkutsk aircraft
plant for full technology transfer. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered 272 aircraft, of which 50
were to be delivered by Russia in 2002-2004 and 2007. The rest of 222 planes are to be
produced under license at HAL's Indian facilities in 2004.[16] The first Nasik-built Su-30MKIs were
to be delivered by 2004, with staggered production until 2017–18. In November 2002, the
delivery schedule was expedited with production to be completed by 2015.[17] An estimated 920
AL-31FP turbofans are to be manufactured at HAL's Koraput Division, while the mainframe and
other accessories are to be manufactured at HAL's Lucknow and Hyderabad divisions. Final
integration and test flights of the aircraft are carried out at HAL's Nasik Division.[18] Four
manufacturing phases were outlined with progressively increasing Indian content: Phase I, II, III
and IV. In phase I, HAL manufactured the Su-30MKIs from knocked-down kits, transitioning to
semi knocked-down kits in phase II and III; in phase IV, HAL produced aircraft from scratch from
2013 onwards.[19][20]

IAF Su-30MKI

In 2007, another order of 40 Su-30MKIs was placed. In 2009, the planned fleet strength was to
be 230 aircraft.[21] In 2008, Samtel HAL Display Systems (SHDS), a joint venture between Samtel
Display Systems and HAL, won a contract to develop and manufacture multi-function avionics
displays for the MKI.[22] A helmet mounted display, Topsight-I, based on technology from Thales
and developed by SHDS will be integrated on the Su-30MKI in the next upgrade. In March 2010, it
was reported that India and Russia were discussing a contract for 42 more Su-30MKIs.[23] In
June 2010, it was reported that the Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the
₹15,000 crore (US$2.0 billion) deal and that the 42 aircraft would be in service by 2018.[24][25]

By August 2010, the cost increased to $4.3 billion or $102 million each.[26] This increased unit
cost compared to the previous unit cost of $40 million in 2007, has led to the rumours that these
latest order of 42 Su-30MKIs are for the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and these aircraft will
be optimised and hardwired for nuclear weapons delivery. The SFC had previously submitted a
proposal to the Indian Defence Ministry for setting up two dedicated squadrons of fighters
consisting of 40 aircraft capable of delivering nuclear weapons.[27]

HAL expected that indigenisation of the Su-30MKI programme would be completed by 2010; V.
Balakrishnan, general manager of the Aircraft Manufacturing Division stated that "HAL will
achieve 100 per cent indigenisation of the Sukhoi aircraft – from the production of raw materials
to the final plane assembly".[28] As of 2017, HAL manufactures more than 80% of the aircraft.[29]
On 11 October 2012, the Indian Government confirmed plans to buy another 42 Su-30MKI
aircraft.[30] On 24 December 2012, India ordered assembly kits for 42 Su-30MKIs by signing a
deal during President Putin's visit to India.[31] This increases India's order total to 272 Su-
30MKIs.[30]

In June 2018, India has reportedly decided not to order any further Su-30s as they feel its cost of
maintenance is very high compared to Western aircraft.[32]

In June 2020, India decided to place an order for 12 more Su-30MKI aircraft along with 21 MiG-
29s. The Su-30MKI order is to compensate for losses due to crashes to maintain the sanctioned
strength of 272 Su-30MKIs. The MiG-29 order was placed to form a fourth MiG-29 squadron to
bolster depleted IAF strength. The MiGs were ordered despite being an older platform since they
were deliverable within a 2-3-year timeframe, because they were built for an order that was
previously canceled and since they were very reasonably priced compared to newer aircraft.[33]

Upgrades

IAF Su-30MKI firing Brahmos-ER

In 2004, India signed a deal with Russia to domestically produce the Novator K-100 missile,
designed to shoot down airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) and C4ISTAR aircraft, for
the Su-30MKI.[34] Although not initially designed to carry nuclear or strategic weapons, India has
considered integrating an air-launched version of the nuclear-capable Nirbhay.[35]

In May 2010, India Today reported that Russia had won a contract to upgrade 40 Su-30MKIs with
new radars, onboard computers, electronic warfare systems and the ability to carry the BrahMos
cruise missile. The first two prototypes with the "Super-30" upgrade will be delivered to the IAF in
2012, after which the upgrades will be performed on the last batch of 40 production
aircraft.[36][37] The Brahmos missile integrated on the Su-30MKI will provide the capability to
attack ground targets from stand-off ranges of around 300 km.[38] On 25 June 2016, HAL
conducted the first test flight of a Su-30MKI fitted with a BrahMos-A missile from Nashik, India.
The first air launch of BrahMos from a Su-30MKI was successfully carried out on 22 November
2017.[39][40]

India is planning to upgrade its Su-30MKI fighters with Russian Phazotron Zhuk-AE Active
electronically scanned array (AESA) radars. The X band radar can track 30 aerial targets in the
track-while-scan mode and engage six targets simultaneously in attack mode. AESA technology
offers improved performance and reliability compared with traditional mechanically scanned
array radars.[41] On 18 August 2010, India's Minister of Defence A K Antony stated the current
estimated cost for the upgrade was ₹10,920 crore (US$1 billion) and the aircraft are likely to be
upgraded in phases beginning in 2012.[42]

The Indian Defence Ministry proposed several upgrades for the Su-30MKI to the Indian
Parliament, including the fitting of Russian Phazotron Zhuk-AE AESA radars starting in 2012.[43]
During MMRCA trials the Zhuk-AE AESA radar demonstrated significant capabilities, including
ground-mapping modes and the ability to detect and track aerial targets.[44] At the 2011 MAKS
air-show, Irkut chairman Alexy Fedorov offered an upgrade package with an improved radar, and
reduced radar signature to the Indian fleet to make them "Super Sukhois".[45][46]

In 2012, upgrades of the earlier 80 Su-30MKIs involves equipping them with stand-off missiles
with a range of 300 km; a request for information (ROI) was issued for such weapons.[47] In
2011, India issued a request for information to MBDA for the integration of the Brimstone ground
attack missile and the long-range Meteor air-to-air missile.[48]

In February 2017, it was reported that the planes would be upgraded with AL-41F turbofan
engines, same as the ones on Sukhoi Su-35. In August 2017, the Indian government cleared a
proposal of ₹30,000 crore (US$4 billion) to equip the planes with new reconnaissance pods.[49]

India is planning to increase Su-30MKIs BVR engagement capability by arming its entire fleet
with the indigenous Astra BVR missile[50] having a range of 110 km[51] and Israeli Derby after it
was found that the R-77 active-radar homing BVR missile has inadequate performance.[52] In
September 2019, the Astra was in multiple user-trials by Indian Air Force to validate its lethality
for the Su-30MKI.[53]

Design
Su-30MKI's canards and thrust
vectoring nozzles are two
prominent features over the basic
MK variant.[54]

Nosewheel of a Su-30MKI; note the

externally mounted drag brace is
fixed to the fuselage instead of the
gear leg

Two Su-30MKIs during a Thach

Weave manoeuvre

N011M Bars radar

 OLS optical detection pod used on
Sukhoi aircraft.

Elta EL/M-8222 Self-Protection Pod

mounted on Under wing pylon

Tail section of a Su-30MKI. Note the

thrust vectoring of the engine
nozzles

Characteristics

The Su-30MKI is a highly integrated twin-finned aircraft. The airframe is constructed of titanium
and high-strength aluminium alloys. The engine intake ramps and nacelles are fitted with trouser
fairings to provide a continuous streamlined profile between the nacelles and the tail beams.
The fins and horizontal tail consoles are attached to tail beams. The central beam section
between the engine nacelles consists of the equipment compartment, fuel tank and the brake
parachute container. The fuselage head is of semi-monocoque construction and includes the
cockpit, radar compartments and the avionics bay.

Su-30MKI aerodynamic configuration is a longitudinal triplane with relaxed stability. The canard
increases the aircraft lift ability and deflects automatically to allow high angle of attack (AoA)
flights allowing it to perform Pugachev's Cobra. The integral aerodynamic configuration
combined with thrust vectoring results in extremely capable manoeuvrability, taking off and
landing characteristics. This high agility allows rapid deployment of weapons in any direction as
desired by the crew. The canard notably assists in controlling the aircraft at large angles-of-
attack and bringing it to a level flight condition. The aircraft has a fly-by-wire (FBW) with
quadruple redundancy. Dependent on flight conditions, signals from the control stick position
transmitter or the FCS may be coupled to remote control amplifiers and combined with feedback
signals from acceleration sensors and rate gyros. The resultant control signals are coupled to
the high-speed electro-hydraulic actuators of the elevators, rudders and the canard. The output
signals are compared and, if the difference is significant, the faulty channel is disconnected.
FBW is based on a stall warning and barrier mechanism which prevents stalls through dramatic
increases of control stick pressure, allowing a pilot to effectively control the aircraft without
exceeding the angle of attack and acceleration limitations. Although the maximum angle of
attack is limited by the canards, the FBW acts as an additional safety mechanism.

The Su-30MKI has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75 hour combat
mission. Also, it has an in-flight refueling (IFR) probe that retracts beside the cockpit during
normal operation. The air refueling system increases the flight duration up to 10 hours with a
range of 3,000 km combat radius.[55] Su-30MKIs can also use the Cobham 754 buddy refueling
pods.[56][57]

The Su-30MKI's radar cross-section (RCS) is reportedly from 4 to 20 square metres.[58][59]

Cockpit

The displays include a customised version of the Israeli Elbit Su 967 head-up display (HUD)
consisting of bi-cubic phase conjugated holographic displays and seven multifunction liquid-
crystal displays, six 127 mm × 127 mm and one 152 mm × 152 mm. Flight information is
displayed on four LCD displays which include one for piloting and navigation, a tactical situation
indicator, and two for display systems information including operating modes and overall status.
Variants of this HUD have also been chosen for the IAF's Mikoyan MiG-27 and SEPECAT Jaguar
upgrades for standardisation. The rear cockpit has a larger monochrome display for air-to-
surface missile guidance.

The Su-30MKI on-board health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) monitors almost every
aircraft system and sub-system, and can also act as an engineering data recorder. From 2010,
indigenously designed and built HUDs and Multi-Function Displays (MFD) were produced by the
Delhi-based Samtel Group Display Systems.[60]

The crew are provided with zero-zero NPP Zvezda K-36DM ejection seats. The rear seat is raised
for better visibility. The cockpit is provided with containers to store food and water reserves, a
waste disposal system and extra oxygen bottles. The K-36DM ejection seat is inclined at 30°, to
help the pilot resist aircraft accelerations in air combat.

Avionics

The forward-facing NIIP N011M Bars (Panther) is a powerful integrated passive electronically
scanned array radar. The N011M is a digital multi-mode dual frequency band radar.[61] The
N011M can function in air-to-air and air-to-land/sea mode simultaneously while being tied into a
high-precision laser-inertial or GPS navigation system. It is equipped with a modern digital
weapons control system as well as anti-jamming features. N011M has a 400 km search range
and a maximum 200 km tracking range, and 60 km in the rear hemisphere.[62] The radar can
track 15 air targets and engage 4 simultaneously.[62] These targets can even include cruise
missiles and motionless helicopters. The Su-30MKI can function as a mini-AWACS as a director
or command post for other aircraft. The target co-ordinates can be transferred automatically to
at least four other aircraft. The radar can detect ground targets such as tanks at 40–50 km.[62]
The Bars radar will be replaced by Zhuk-AESA in all Su-30MKI aircraft.[63]

OLS-30 laser-optical Infra-red search and track includes a day and night FLIR capability and is
used in conjunction with the helmet mounted sighting system. The OLS-30 is a combined
IRST/LR device using a cooled, broad waveband sensor. Detection range is up to 90 km, while
the laser ranger is effective to 3.5 km. Targets are displayed on the same LCD display as the
radar. Israeli LITENING targeting pod is used to target laser guided munitions. The original
Litening pod includes a long range FLIR, a TV camera, laser spot tracker to pick up target
designated by other aircraft or ground forces, and an electro-optical point and inertial tracker,
which enables engagement of the target even when partly obscured by clouds or
countermeasures; it also integrates a laser range-finder and flash-lamp powered laser designator
for the delivery of laser-guided bombs, cluster and general-purpose bomb.
The aircraft is fitted with a satellite navigation system (A-737 GPS compatible), which permits it
to make flights in all weather, day and night. The navigation complex includes the high accuracy
SAGEM Sigma-95 integrated global positioning system and ring laser gyroscope inertial
navigation system. Phase 3 of further development of the MKI, will integrate avionic systems
being developed for the Indo-Russian Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft programme.[64]

Sukhoi Su-30MKI has electronic counter-measure systems. The RWR system is of Indian design,
developed by India's DRDO, called Tarang, (Wave in English). It has direction finding capability
and is known to have a programmable threat library. The RWR is derived from work done on an
earlier system for India's MiG-23BNs known as the Tranquil, which is now superseded by the
more advanced Tarang series. Elta EL/M-8222 a self-protection jammer developed by Israel
Aircraft Industries is the MKI's standard EW pod, which the Israeli Air Force uses on its F-15s.
The ELTA El/M-8222 Self Protection Pod is a power-managed jammer, air-cooled system with an
ESM receiver integrated into the pod. The pod contains an antenna on the forward and aft ends,
which receive the hostile RF signal and after processing deliver the appropriate response.

Propulsion

The Su-30MKI is powered by two Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FP turbofans, each rated at 12,500 kgf
(27,550 lbf) of full after-burning thrust, which enable speeds of up to Mach 2 in horizontal flight
and a rate of climb of 230 m/s. The mean time between overhaul is reportedly 1,000 hours with
a full-life span of 3,000 hours; the titanium nozzle has a mean time between overhaul of
500 hours. In early 2015, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar stated before Parliament that the
AL-31FP had suffered numerous failures, between the end of 2012 and early 2015, a total of 69
Su-30MKI engine-related failures had occurred; commons causes were bearing failures due to
metal fatigue and low oil pressure, in response several engine modifications were made to
improve lubrication, as well as the use of higher quality oil and adjustments to the fitting of
bearings.[65]

The Su-30MKI's AL-31FP powerplant built on the earlier AL-31FU, adding two-plane thrust
vectoring nozzles are mounted 32 degrees outward to longitudinal engine axis (i.e. in the
horizontal plane) and can be deflected ±15 degrees in one plane. The canting allows the aircraft
to produce both roll and yaw by vectoring each engine nozzle differently; this allows the aircraft
to create thrust vectoring moments about all three rotational axes, pitch, yaw and roll. Engine
thrust is adjusted via a conventional engine throttle lever as opposed to a strain-gauge engine
control stick. The aircraft is controlled by a standard control stick. The pilot can activate a
switch for performing difficult maneuvers; while this is enabled, the computer automatically
determines the deflection angles of the swiveling nozzles and aerodynamic surfaces.[66]

Operational history

IAF Su-30MKIs deployed to the Nellis Air Force Base to participate in the Red Flag 08-4 air combat exercise

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most potent fighter jet in service with the Indian Air Force in the late
2000s.[67] The MKIs are often fielded by the IAF in bilateral and multilateral air exercises. India
exercised its Su-30MKIs against the Royal Air Force's Tornado ADVs in October 2006.[68] This
was the first large-scale bilateral aerial exercise with any foreign air force during which the IAF
used its Su-30MKIs extensively. This exercise was also the first in 43 years with the RAF. During
the exercise, the RAF Air Chief Marshal Glenn Torpy was given permission by the IAF to fly the
MKI.[69] RAF's Air Vice Marshal, Christopher Harper, praised the MKI's dogfight ability, calling it
"absolutely masterful in dogfights".[70]

Su-30 MKI doing in-flight refueling from Ilyushin Il-78 during Konkan Shakti 21
In July 2007, the Indian Air Force fielded the Su-30MKI during the Indra-Dhanush exercise with
Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon. This was the first time that the two fighters took part in
such an exercise.[71][72] The IAF did not allow their pilots to use the radar of the MKIs during the
exercise so as to protect the highly classified N011M Bars radar system.[73] Also in the exercise
were RAF Tornado F3s and a Hawk. RAF Tornado pilots were candid in their admission of the Su-
30MKI's superior manoeuvring in the air, and the IAF pilots were impressed by the Typhoon's
agility.[74]

In 2004, India sent Su-30MKs, an earlier variant of the Su-30MKI, to take part in war games with
the United States Air Force (USAF) during Cope India 04. The results have been widely publicised,
with the Indians winning "90% of the mock combat missions" against the USAF's F-15C. The
parameters of the exercise heavily favored the IAF; none of the six 3rd Wing F-15Cs were
equipped with the newer long-range, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and, at
India's request, the U.S. agreed to mock combat at 3-to-1 odds and without the use of simulated
long-range, radar-guided AIM-120 AMRAAMs for beyond-visual-range kills.[75][76] In Cope India
05, the Su-30MKIs reportedly beat the USAF's F-16s.[77]

In July 2008, the IAF sent 6 Su-30MKIs and 2 Il-78MKI aerial-refueling tankers, to participate in
the Red Flag exercise.[78] The IAF again did not allow their pilots to use the radar of the MKIs
during the exercise so as to protect the highly classified N011M Bars. In October 2008, a video
surfaced on the internet which featured a USAF colonel, Terrence Fornof, criticising Su-30MKI's
performance against the F-15C, engine serviceability issues, and high friendly kill rate during the
Red Flag exercise.[79][80] Several of his claims were later rebutted by the Indian side and the
USAF also distanced itself from his remarks.[81][82]

In June 2010, India and France began the fourth round of their joint air exercises, "Garuda", at the
Istres Air Base in France. During Garuda, the IAF and the French Air Force were engaged in
various missions ranging from close combat engagement of large forces, slow mover
protection, protecting and engaging high value aerial assets. This exercise marked the first time
the Su-30MKI took part in a military exercise in France.[83]

The Indian Air Force first took part in the United States Air Force's Red Flag exercise in 2008.
Participating in Red Flag costs the IAF ₹ 100 crore (US$17.5 million) each time. To reduce costs,
the IAF decided to take part once every five years. The IAF is taking part in the Red Flag exercise
in July 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States. For the exercise, it is dispatching
eight Su-30MKIs, two Lockheed C-130J Hercules tactical aircraft, two Ilyushin Il-78 (NATO
reporting name "Midas") mid-air refueling tankers, one Ilyushin Il-76 (NATO reporting name
"Candid") heavy-lift aircraft, and over 150 personnel.[84]

The IAF again fielded its MKIs in the Garuda-V exercise with France in June 2014, where they
manoeuvred in mixed groups with other IAF aircraft and French Rafales.[85][86]

RAF Typhoon and Su-30MKI during Indradhanush 2015.

On 21 July 2015, India and UK began the bilateral exercise named Indradhanush with aircraft
operating from three Royal Air Force bases. The exercises included both Beyond Visual Range
(BVR) and Within Visual Range (WVR) exercises between the Su-30MKI and Eurofighter Typhoon.
Indian media reported the results were in favour of the IAF with a score of 12-0 at WVR
engagements. They also claim that the IAF Su-30MKIs held an edge over the Typhoons in BVR
engagements though not in as dominating a manner.[87] The RAF issued a statement that the
results being reported by the Indian media did not reflect the results of the exercise.[88]
According to Aviation International News In close combat, thrust vector control on the Flankers
more than compensated for the greater thrust-to-weight ratio of the Typhoon.[89]
On 26 February 2019, four Sukhoi Su-30MKIs escorted Mirage 2000s into the Pakistani airspace
for the Balakot airstrike on an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed camp.[90][91][92] The following day, two
Su-30MKIs on combat air patrol were reportedly attacked by multiple Pakistani F-16s using
AMRAAM missiles. The missiles were successfully dodged according to India.[93][94] The debris
of an AMRAAM missile was later recovered and displayed by the IAF to disprove the Pakistani
claim of not using the F-16.[95] Pakistani media claimed that PAF had downed an Indian Sukhoi
Su-30MKI in the aerial skirmish.[96] The Indian Air Force stated that all dispatched Sukhoi aircraft
returned safely with the only confirmed loss was a MiG-21.[97][98][99] On 8 October 2019, during
the Indian Air Force Day celebrations, the IAF reportedly flew the Su-30MKI that Pakistan
claimed to have shot down.[100][101]
On 18 March 2022, it's reported that India ordered 12 Su-
30MKIs.[102]

Operators

Indian Air Force Su-30MKI

0:20
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI of the No. 102 Squadron IAF flying over Lengeri village, Assam, India.

 India
Indian Air Force - 272 in inventory, 12 more planned.[1][2]
Bareilly AFS: 15 Wing
No. 8 Squadron IAF (Eight Pursoots)

No. 24 Squadron IAF (Hawks)[103]

Chabua AFS: 14 Wing

No. 102 Squadron IAF (Trisonics)[103]

Halwara AFS: 9 Wing

No. 220 Squadron IAF (Desert Tigers)[103]

No. 221 Squadron IAF (Valiants)[104][105]

Jodhpur AFS: 32 Wing

No. 31 Squadron IAF (Lions)[103]

Lohegaon AFS: 2 Wing

No. 20 Squadron IAF (Lightnings)[103]

No. 30 Squadron IAF (Rhinos)[103]

Sirsa AFS: 45 Wing[106]

No. 15 Squadron IAF (Flying Lancers)[103]

Tezpur AFS: 11 Wing

No. 2 Squadron IAF (Winged Arrows)[103]

No. 106 Squadron IAF[107] (Lynxes)

Maharajpur AFS: 40 Wing

TACDE[108][109]

Thanjavur AFS:[110] 47 Wing

No. 222 Squadron IAF (Tigersharks)[111][112]

Accidents and incidents

As of August 2019, eleven Su-30MKIs had been lost to crashes since the introduction of aircraft
in 2000.[113][114][115][116][117][118]
Specifications (Su-30MKI)

BrahMos missile under Su-30MKI model at MAKS-2009

Data from Irkut,[119] Sukhoi,[120] deagel.com:[121]

General characteristics

Crew: 2

Length: 21.935 m (72 ft 0 in)

Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)

Height: 6.36 m (20 ft 10 in)

Wing area: 62 m2 (670 sq ft)

Empty weight: 18,400 kg (40,565 lb)

Gross weight: 26,090 kg (57,519 lb) (typical mission weight)[119]

Max takeoff weight: 38,800 kg (85,539 lb)

 Powerplant: 2 × Lyulka AL-31FP afterburning turbofan engines, 123 kN (28,000 lbf) with
afterburner

Performance

Maximum speed: 2,120 km/h (1,320 mph, 1,140 kn) / Mach2.0 at high altitude

1,350 km/h (840 mph; 730 kn) / M1.09 at low altitude
Range: 3,000 km (1,900 mi, 1,600 nmi) at high altitude
1,270 km (790 mi; 690 nmi) at low altitude
Ferry range: 8,000 km (5,000 mi, 4,300 nmi) with two in-flight refuellings[120]

Service ceiling: 17,300 m (56,800 ft)

g limits: +9

Rate of climb: 300 m/s (59,000 ft/min) +

Wing loading: 401 kg/m2 (82 lb/sq ft)

Armament

Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon

Hardpoints: 12 hardpoints (2 × wing-tip AAM launch rails, 6 × pylons under-wing, 2 × pylon

under-engine nacelles, and 2 × pylons in tandem in the "arch" between the engines. It can be
increased to 14 using multiple ejector racks.) with a capacity of up to 8,130 kg (17,920 lb),
with provisions to carry combinations of:
Rockets: ***4 × S-8
4 × S-13

Missiles: ***Air-to-air missiles:

10 × R-77

10 × I-Derby ER[122]

10 × Astra Mk1

6 × R-27ER/ET

2 × R-27R/T

6 × R-73

3 × K-100

MICA (tested successfully)[123]

 Air-to-surface missiles:
3 × Kh-59ME

6 × Kh-29T/L

2 × Nirbhay (Future)

Anti-ship missiles:
3 × Kh-59MK

4 × Kh-35

6 × Kh-31A

1 x BrahMos[124]

Anti-radiation missiles:
6 × Rudram-1[125]

6 × Kh-31P

Bombs: ***8 × KAB-500L laser-guided bombs

3 × KAB-1500L laser-guided bombs

3 × Sudarshan laser-guided bombs

8 × FAB-500T bombs

28 × OFAB-250-270 bombs

32 × OFAB-100-120 bombs

Spice 2000 bombs

8 × RBK-500 cluster bombs

20 × DRDO SAAW glide bombs

3 × DRDO Glide Bombs

Other

Litening targeting pod[126]

El/M-2060P airborne synthetic aperture radar reconnaissance pod[127]

KNIRTI SAP-518 EW pod[128]

Chaffs / flares
 Buddy-buddy refuelling pod

Avionics

Bars passive electronically scanned array radar[61]

EL/M-8222 jammer[129]

DRDO Tarang MK.II radar warning receiver[130]

OLS-30 laser-optical infra-red search and track[131]

See also

Related development

Sukhoi Su-30

Sukhoi Su-30MKM

Sukhoi Su-35

Sukhoi Su-37

Related lists

List of fighter aircraft

List of active Indian military aircraft

References

Notes
a. MKI stands for Russian Модернизированный Коммерческий Индийский, transliteration
Modernizirovannyy Kommercheskiy Indiyskiy, meaning "Modernised Commercial for India".

b. A close cousin of the Su-30MKI is the Malaysian version, the Su-30MKM.

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