Sukhoi Su-30MKI
The IAF's largest fighter fleet and the only aircraft in the world to carry the air-launched BrahMos. The 'Super Sukhoi' upgrade programme will add an indigenous AESA radar, new mission computer and EW suite to 84 aircraft.
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Specifications
Crew
2
Length
21.9 m
Wingspan
14.7 m
Max speed
Mach 2 (~2,120 km/h)
Range
3,000 km (5,200 km with refuelling)
Service ceiling
17,300 m
Engine
2 × AL-31FP thrust-vectoring (123 kN each)
Armament
30 mm GSh-30-1; BrahMos-A, Astra, R-77, R-73; ~8,000 kg payload
Radar
N011M Bars PESA (Virupaksha AESA in Super-30 upgrade)
Capability index
Relative 0–100 index across our database for quick comparison; not an official rating.
Speed index — 88/100
Range index — 90/100
Payload index — 90/100
Tech index — 68/100