Su-30 (Flanker-C) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
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Basic Information
Name
Su-30 (Flanker-C) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Sukhoi
Date of Introduction
1996
Description
The Su-30 (Flanker-C) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multirole fighter for all-weather, air-to-air, and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. The Su-30 started out as an internal development project in the Sukhoi Su-27 family by Sukhoi. The design plan was revamped and the name was made official by the Russian Defense Ministry in 1996. Of the Flanker family, the Su-27, Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, and Su-35 have been ordered into limited or serial production by the Defense Ministry. The Su-30 has two distinct version branches, manufactured by competing organizations: KnAAPO and the Irkut Corporation, both of which come under the Sukhoi group's umbrella.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbofan (122 hp)
Max Speed
2125.0 km/h
Service Ceiling
17500 m
Wingspan
14.70 m
Variants
Su-30 (Su-27PU)
PU for Punkt Upravlenija - "Control Point" or Perechvatcik Uchebnyj - "Interceptor Trainer". Modernized Su-27UB. 5 units operated by the Russian Air Defence Forces.
Su-30K
Commercial (export) version of the basic Su-30. The Indian Air Force briefly operated some Su-30Ks in the late 1990s.
Su-30KI
Sukhoi proposal for upgrading Russian AF single seat Su-27S. Also proposed export version for Indonesia, 24 were ordered but subsequently cancelled due to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.
Su-30KN
Upgrade project for operational two-seat fighters, the Su-27UB, Su-30 and Su-30K. This was cancelled in Russia but later revived as Su-30M2. Belarus consider updating ex-Indian Su-30K to the Su-30KN standard.
Su-30MK
Commercial version of Su-30M first revealed in 1993. Export versions include navigation and communication equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Su-30MKI
MKI for Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Indiski - "Modernized Commercial Indian". An export version for India, jointly developed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the first Su-30 family member to feature thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards. Equipped with a multinational avionics complex sourced from Russia, India, France and Israel.
Su-30MKA
A version of the Su-30MKI, except with French and Russian avionics for Algeria.
Su-30MKM
A derivative of the Russian-Indian Su-30MKI, the MKM is a highly specialized version for Royal Malaysian Air Force. It includes thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards but with avionics from various countries. It will feature head-up displays (HUD), navigational forward-looking IR system (NAVFLIR) and Damocles Laser Designation pod (LDP) from Thales Group of France, MAW-300 missile approach warning sensor (MAWS), RWS-50 RWR and laser warning sensor (LWS) from SAAB AVITRONICS (South Africa) as well as the Russian NIIP N011M Bars Passive electronically scanned array radar, electronic warfare (EW) system, optical-location system (OLS) and a glass cockpit.
Su-30SM
SM for Serijnyi Modernizirovannyi - "Serial Modernized". A specialized version of the thrust-vectoring Su-30MKI for the Russian Air Force, produced by the Irkut Corporation. NATO reporting name Flanker-H. The Su-30SM is considered a 4+ generation fighter jet. The aircraft has been upgraded according to Russian military requirements for radar, radio communications systems, friend-or-foe identification system, ejection seats, weapons, and other aircraft systems. It is equipped with the N011M Bars radar with a maximum detection range 400 km, search range 200 km using a phased array antenna, frontal horizontal fins and steerable thrusters for super maneuverability as well as with wide-angle HUD. The aircraft can be used to gain air supremacy same as for targeting adversary on the ground using wide range of weapons including air-to-air, air-to-surface and guided and unguided bombs with total weapons weight up to 8,000 kg. It is also equipped with the one barrel, 30 mm GSh-30-1 autocannon. To ensure operations at major distances from airfield, the ability of in-flight refueling (IFR) is included. Besides that, for electronic warfare purposes two SAP-518 jamming pods can be fitted on the wing tips. The SAP-518 is designed to protect the aircraft from various air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles by creating false targets, jamming missile's guidance, enemy aircraft radars or ground and seaborne air defense.
Su-30SME
Proposed export version of Su-30SM unveiled at the Singapore Airshow 2016.
Su-30SM2
Initially referred to it as SM1, is an upgrade project of Russian Su-30SM fighters, equipped with the N035 Irbis radar and more powerful AL-41F1S engines of the Su-35S, with the goal to reduce operational costs when unifying the two fighters. The modernized fighters will also obtain new types of weapons, namely the KAB-250 aerial bombs and Kh-59MK2 stealth cruise missile. First deliveries are scheduled for end-2020.
Su-30MKK
MKK for Modernizirovanniy Kommercheskiy Kitayskiy - "Modernized Commercial for China". An export version for China. NATO reporting name Flanker-G.
Su-30MK2
Modernized Su-30MKK for China, Indonesia and Uganda with advanced avionics and weapons.
Su-30MK2V
Su-30MK2 variant for Vietnam with minor modifications.
Su-30MKV
Export version of Su-30MK2 for Venezuela.
Su-30M2
A Su-30MK2 version developed by KnAAPO. The Russian Air Force placed an initial order for the variant in 2009. Factory tests were completed in September 2010.Twenty aircraft have been ordered; 4 in 2009 and 16 in 2012. At least 12 have been produced as of August 2014, all four from the first contract in 2009, and eight from the second contract of 2012. They are mostly to be used as combat training aircraft for Su-30SM/SM2 and Su-35 fighters.
Su-30MK3
A proposed version with Phazotron Zhuk-MSF radar.
System
Alternative Designations
Su-30; NATO: Flanker; Su-27PU
Type
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Sukhoi
Crew
2 (pilot, weapons officer)
Hardpoints
12 hardpoints with a capacity of up to 8,000 kg
Dimensions
Length
21.90 m
Wingspan
14.70 m
Wing Area
62.04 m sq
Height
6.36 m
Wheelbase
5.88 m
Wheel Track
4.33 m
Empty Weight
17,900 kg
Normal Takeoff Weight
24,900 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
34,500 kg
Maximum Landing Weight
30,000 kg
Combat Load
8,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Saturn AL-31F
Engine Type
Turbofan
Engine Power
122.59 kN thrust each
Maximum Fuel Capacity
9,640 kg
Maximum Speed
2,125 km/h
Service Ceiling
17,500 m
Takeoff Roll
550 m
Landing Roll
670 m
Range, without Refueling
3,000 km
Range, one Refueling
5,200 km
Range, two Refueling
8,000 km
Main Gun System
System
Name
1 x 30-mm GSh-301 single-barrel in starboard LREX
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Length
1,978 mm
Barrel Length
1,500 mm
Weight
46 kg
Action
Short recoil operated
Rate of Fire
1,500–1,800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
900 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
1,800 m
Effective Firing Range
200 - 1,800 m
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
30 mm
Shell
30×165mm
Basic Load
150 Rounds
Missile Weapon Systems
Air-to-Air Missiles
R-27R/ER/T/ET/P;
R-73E;
RVV-AE
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Kh-29T/L;
Kh-59M/ME
Anti-Ship Missiles
Kh-31A
Anti-Radiation Missiles
Kh-31P
Rocket Weapon System
Rockets
S-8KOM/BM/OM;
S-13T/OF;
S-25OFM-PU
Bomb Weapon System
Bombs
KAB-500KR general-purpose bomb;
KAB-500OD bomb;
KAB-1500KR GP bomb;
KAB-1500L laser-guided bomb;
FAB-500T GP bomb;
BETAB-500SHP bomb;
ODAB-500PM bomb;
OFAB-250-270 bomb;
OFAB-100-120 bomb;
P-50T bomb;
RBK-500 cluster bombs;
SPBE-D bomb
Avionics
Radar
1 x NIIP N-011 multi-mode look-down shoot-down; or 1 x Phazotron Zhuk-27
Targeting System
1 x OEPS-27 electro-optical targeting system
IRST
1 x OLS-30 IRST
Radar Warning System
1 x SPO-15 Radar Warning Receiver
Note
The aircraft features autopilot ability at all flight stages including low-altitude flight in terrain-following radar mode, and individual and group combat employment against air and ground/sea-surface targets. An automatic control system interconnected with the navigation system ensures route flight, target approach, recovery to the airfield, and landing approach in automatic mode.
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
21.9 m
Width
—
Height
6.36 m
Weight
24900 kg
Operators (15)
Russia
China
India
Belarus
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Myanmar
Uganda
Venezuela
Vietnam
CFE Treaty
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