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Su-30MKI Flanker-H

Fighter Jetconfirmed

Su-30MKI Flanker-H

The Su-30MKI is an Indian-specific variant of the Su-30 Flanker multirole fighter. It features thrust-vectoring engines for extreme maneuverability, Israeli avionics, French navigation systems, and Indian weapon systems integrated on a Russian airframe.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginRussia
ManufacturerSukhoi / HAL (India)
Introduced2002
Generation4+
StatusIn service
Ceiling17,300
Range3,000
Weight18,400
Speed2,120
Crew2

History

License production agreement signed 1996. HAL manufactures them in Nashik. With 270+ in service, it is the backbone of the Indian Air Force. The IAF plans an upgrade program (Super Sukhoi / Su-30MKI upgrade) to extend service life.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India272 in serviceconfirmed

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