What is su-30?

The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine, multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a derivative of the Su-27 family and is designed for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions.

• Role: Multirole fighter, Air superiority fighter, Interceptor
• Manufacturer: Sukhoi
• First Flight: 1989
• Introduced: 1996
• Variants: A wide range of variants exist, including the Su-30MKI (Indian), Su-30MKM (Malaysian), Su-30MKA (Algerian), and Su-30SM (Russian). Each variant incorporates specific modifications and avionics tailored to the operator's requirements.
• Notable Features:
  • Thrust vectoring nozzles for enhanced maneuverability.
  • Advanced radar systems for long-range detection and tracking.
  • Capability to carry a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions.
  • Two-seat cockpit configuration.
• Operators: Russia, India, China, Algeria, Malaysia, Venezuela, and others.