What is the difference between SU 27 and SU-30?

The Su-27 was designed for air superiority missions, and subsequent variants are able to perform almost all aerial warfare operations. There are several related developments of the Su-27 design. The Su-30 is a two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions.

Was SU-30 MKI shot down?

Pakistan claims it shot down an Su-30MKI during the skirmish, but has presented little evidence on the claim. After the attack, the Indian Air Force presented wreckage of the AMRAAM to show Islamabad had indeed deployed the F-16 as the US-made jet is the only aircraft in Pakistan’s arsenal equipped to fire the weapon.

Is Su 30 better than f16?

Indian Experts claim that the Sukhoi SU-30 MKIs had proven their mettle by launching a “counterattack” on a Pakistani formation F-16 fighter jets. According to the veteran Air Force aviator Sameer Joshi, the PAF was of the opinion — that the loss of a Sukhoi in air combat would effectively put the IAF on a back-foot.

What is the maximum speed of Su-30MK?

It is capable of attaining a maximum speed of two Mach with a maximum climb rate of 270 metres per second. The Su-30MK is equipped by the latest radars designed by Indian specialists and with the Akash air-to-air missile.

What is 30 kilometers per hour in miles per hour?

What is 30 kilometers per hour in miles per hour? 30 km/h to mph conversion. A kilometer per hour is a unit of speed. Something traveling at one kilometer per hour is traveling about 0.278 meters per second, or about 0.621 miles per hour.

What is the range of Su-30 fighter aircraft?

Su-30 FLANKER (SUKHOI) The SU-30 MKI has a range of 3,000 kilometers with internal fuel which ensures a 3-hour-long combat mission. It has an in-flight refuelling capability which increases the flight duration to 10 hours with a range of 8,000 kilometers. The most lethal features of any fighter aircraft are its sensors and weapons.

What does Su-30 stand for?

Codenamed `Flanker’ by NATO, the twin-seat SU-30, a derivative of the Su-27, is a multi-role fighter bomber and air superiority aircraft which can also be used in the maritime strike role. The Flanker has and operational radius of around 1500 km, and are equipped with an inflight refuelling facility extending their radius by another 500 km.