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Why IFA say's Sukhoi SU-30MKI is world one of the finest fighter jet ?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a super-manoeuvrable twin-jet air superiority fighter which is
manufactured under license from Russia by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the
Indian Air Force.
The constantly evolving Sukhoi Su-30MKI has provided the Indian Air Force an upper hand
in matters of air superiority.
A note on the designation 'Su-30MKI': 'Su' stands for a production fighter designed by
the USSR/Russia's famed Sukhoi Experimental Designed Bureau.
Su-30 derived from the Su-27UB, which is the twin-seat trainer-combat version of the Su-27.
Therefore all Su-30 versions are twin seat (except for Su-30KI).
'MK' is a Russian acronym for Mordernised-Commercial (not 'Multirole') while 'I' stands for Indiski(India)
in the Su-30MKI, while 'K' stands for Kitei(China) in the Su-30MKK.
Names apart, there are many central differences between the Su-30MKK and Su-30MKI
The Chief Designer for the export Su-30MK is Alexcy Knyshev.
According to Knyshev, the Su-30MK is capable of performing all tactical tasks of the Su-24
Fencer deep interdiction tactical bomber and the Su-27 Flanker A/B/C air superiority fighter
while having around twice the combat range and 2.5 times the combat effectiveness (Sukhoi
numbers).
Russia vigourously promoted the Su-30.
It has made regular airshow appearances after its debut at Paris AirShow 1999.
However, initially the displayed aircrat was a Su-27UB which only carried a wide variety
of air to ground misles (which it could not launch).
The weapons were KAB-500KR TV guided bomb, Kh-29T and Kh-59M.
At that moment there was no Su-30M nor Su-30MK, only the Su-27PUs were renamed as Su-30 (probably
for marketing purposes).
The real prototype of Su-30MK was converted from a Su-27PU in 1996.
The modification included enlarged fins, the addtion of 2 underwing pylons (now to 8) and
the carnard foreplanes similar to those of the Su-35 (or Su-27M).
The Su-30MKI combines the featurs of the Su-37 (Left) and Su-30MK (Right) and adds many more
enhancements
The first twin-seat flanker with TVC and canards took off for the first time on July 1, 1997
at the hands V.J.
Aver'janov.
This prototype '#56' was later re-numbered to T-10MK-1, which was officially the first
Su-30MKI prototype.
The versions that were ultimately delievered to the IAF (SB019 onwards) bear the designation
T10-PMK-01
Following are some fascinating facts about this indigenously built aircraft:
1.
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a super-manoeuvrable aircraft, meaning it can do various manoeuvres
which are not possible from a pure aerodynamic angle.
2.
It is powered by two engines (Twinjet) which is not only more fuel efficient but also provides
safety from a single engine failure.
3.
Being an Air superiority fighter, it allows IAF to enter into an enemy�s airfield and
form a complete dominance over it.
4.
The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is built by India�s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), but was
initially designed by Russia�s Sukhoi Corporation.
5.
A canard (small forewing before the main wing) design combined with vectoring nozzles give
this aircraft more stability and manoeuvrability.
6.
It is approximately 73 feet in length and 21 feet in height with a wingspan of 48 feet.
7.
It is a two crew aircraft which can reach a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h (Mach 2.0).
8.
Combat missions of 3.75 hours can be carried out by this aircraft which has a range of
3000 km. 9.
The integrated air refuelling system of this jet allows it to have flights of up to ten
hours.
10.
The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI has 12 hard points for missiles and bombs which can be further increase
to 14 by using multiple ejector racks.
11.
Fitted with BrahMos and the Nirbhay Cruise missiles, the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI increases IAF�s
striking capability.
12.
Recently, the MKIs took part in the Garuda-V exercise in which they manoeuvred with other
aircrafts including the French Rafales
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