How capable is the Su30?
How capable is the Su30?
With a normal fuel reserve of 5,270 kg, the Su-30MK is capable of performing a 4.5-hour combat mission with a range of 3,000 km. An aerial refueling system increases the range to 5,200 km (3,200 mi) or flight duration up to 10 hours at cruise altitudes.
Which fighter jet is most maneuverable?
A Military Aircraft list show’s the Most manuverable fighter jets of the 21st Century and most greatly built Fighter Aircraft of today….The 10 Maneuverable Aircraft
- Sukhoi Su-35.
- Sukhoi Su-30.
- Sukhoi Su-33.
- PAK-FA.
- Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
- Dassault Rafale.
- Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Saab JAS 39 Gripen.
Is Rafale better than Sukhoi 30 MKI?
Sukhoi is much better than Rafale. The speed of su 30mki is 2.1 to 2.2 mach. And most important point is that now su 30mki has Brahmos missile. Another fact that Su30 MKI is a 4.5 gen Fighter , puts it in an entirely different class than Rafale.
Has SU 27 been shot down?
The Su-27 entered Angolan service in mid-2000 during the Angolan Civil War. It is reported that one Su-27 in the process of landing, was shot down by 9K34 Strela-3 MANPADs fired by UNITA forces on 19 November 2000.
How much does SU-30 cost?
HAL is currently producing the Su-30MKI at an estimated cost of around $62 million per aircraft, which is around $22 million higher than the Su-30 jets supplied by Russia. The Russian version of the jet costs around $40 million.
Can Rafale carry Brahmos missile?
The Rafale can carry two Scalp missiles, along with three large fuel tanks, in a long-range attack configuration. Along with the air-launched Brahmos missile, the Scalp will be the first ‘deep strike’ missile of the Indian Air Force.
What is the difference between Su-30MKI and F-16?
While F-16 is very much lighter and has better Speed, Su-30MKI is equipped with TVC (Thrust-Vectoring Control) engines which means its ITR (Instantaneous Turn Rate) can be extreme. Superior Agility and Aerodynamic performance of SU-30MKI easily compensates for its bigger size than F-16.
How do Pakistan’s F-16 and India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI compare?
Pakistan’s F-16 vs India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI – a look at air prowess of two countries While Pakistan’s Acquired US-made F-16 Falcon Fighter Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Prolific Jets In Service, India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI, The Multi-role All Weather Fighter, Is The Most Advanced Fighter Jet In Operation With The Indian Air Force.
Why does India need Su-30 MKI and Rafale fighter jets?
India need SU-30 MKI for different purpose and Rafale for different purpose. The F-16 was made by the American company “General Dynamics”, and first entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1978.
Why is the F-16 so much more powerful than the F16?
The operating cost is much more than the F-16 and it can carry a much heavier war load at the expense of performance. Any high Gs with war load would put considerable strain on pylons and airframe while the F-16 could pull a little more with a good war load. At low level performance, the F-16 has an edge.
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