Very helpful reply by you as expected
. @Ashwin maybe we should just close this forum and leave entire discussions to the AI bot
Sukhoi Su-30MKI
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. @Ashwin maybe we should just close this forum and leave entire discussions to the AI botWhen it comes to looks, nothing else comes close, not even the naval Su-33/J-15
The IAF's grey camo paint makes it look even better.
In terms of electronics and sensors though, the J-16 seems to be the one to beat.
The Chinese have modelled this variant closely on the F15E Strike Eagle, down to the FLIR pylon.
The IAF's grey camo paint makes it look even better.
In terms of electronics and sensors though, the J-16 seems to be the one to beat.
The Chinese have modelled this variant closely on the F15E Strike Eagle, down to the FLIR pylon.
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Far better than you grand delusions.Very helpful reply by you as expected
MKI is the best fighter ever apparently. You and those numbnuts Pakistanis have a lot in common.
Both MKI's Dual-Band IRST and its radar are nothing but enlarged variants of IRST/radar that we're developing for MK2. MK2's Uttam-2 was always supposed to be mounted on a swashplate for better azimuth coverage(+ -100° both sides). This is important for cranking in a BVR fight.
PS: ES-05 of Gripen-E is also mounted on a repositioner and is really first AESA to do that along with Captor-E.
Yeah, just like when I said that MKI will get GaN radar and you mocked, lol.
Best Su-30 variant, most definitely.
Su-30 Becoming AWACS: India Wants to Equip Fighter Jets with Variable-Antenna-Position Radar
Su-30 Becoming AWACS: India Wants to Equip Fighter Jets with Variable-Antenna-Position Radar
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will 3 super su30 flying in arrow head formation cover 270° ?
Equivalent to Mk 1 Netra?
We are behind the curve with Chinese.
7+ years to certify the upgrade for us ..
Another 7+ to upgrade the fleet.
As far as I know India will be on par with Chinese in 4th generation fighters in another 15 years. ( Susu30 + Mk1A + Mk2 + MRFA) and retired ( Mig 21 + Mig 29 + Jaguars + mirage 2005).
Weapons ( missiles & bombs) also we ll be on par.
Equivalent to Mk 1 Netra?
Inherent advantages of more power, more composites in Su 35 , Canards + TVC in Su 30mki will remain no matter what.
We are behind the curve with Chinese.
7+ years to certify the upgrade for us ..
Another 7+ to upgrade the fleet.
As far as I know India will be on par with Chinese in 4th generation fighters in another 15 years. ( Susu30 + Mk1A + Mk2 + MRFA) and retired ( Mig 21 + Mig 29 + Jaguars + mirage 2005).
Weapons ( missiles & bombs) also we ll be on par.
Su-30MKI UPG. should be superior to Su-35 in almost most ways. Due to single-seat design, Su-35S will enjoy better top speed, due to more powerful engines, better rate of climb too but that's about it.
Nope. MKI can't substitute for a AWACS or AEW&C.
Su-35S weighs 18.4 tonnes empty being a single-seater while MKI also weighs the same despite being a dual seater. Don't think Su-35S has that much more composites than our MKI.
Yes, we're behind but catching up to them very fast under Modi Regime. This 7 year for certification and 7 years for induction looks like BS to me. Wait for official confirmation to know the exact timeline.
Now after all these years of speculation the cat is finally out of the bag. AL-31FP testbed simply means a far better indigenous version has been readied by us. This version may offer better performance and life, IMO.
Due to lighter avionics MKI UPG. will be lighter than current MKI and if Project Ganga aka desi AL-31FP can yield better power than the Russian version then MKI may even get Su-35S level of kinematics without AL-41F-1S, IMHO.
IAF's Su-30 with various other aircrafts. Pics from various air exercises over the years:
British Tornado & Typhoon fighters:
Australian F/A-18:
Japanese F-16:
Japanese F-15:
American B-1B bomber:
American F-35:
American F-22:
British Tornado & Typhoon fighters:
Australian F/A-18:
Japanese F-16:
Japanese F-15:
American B-1B bomber:
American F-35:
American F-22:
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The two F-35s (second from below) appear to be RAF or RN birds judging from the low visibility roundel just behind the nose. The matte grey finish on these is something else!
The two F-35s (second from below) appear to be RAF or RN birds judging from the low visibility roundel just behind the nose. The matte grey finish on these is something else!
You can find better photos & videos. I just used the one I had.
Oh...my bad.
Ministry of Defence
Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth Rs 26,000 crore
Posted On: 02 SEP 2024 8:24PM by PIB DelhiCabinet Committee on Security, on September 02, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties. The delivery of these aeroengines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years.
The engines will have indigenous content over 54%, enhanced due to indigenisation of some key components of aeroengines. These would be manufactured at Koraput division of HAL.
Su-30 MKI is one of the most powerful and strategically significant fleet of IAF. The supply of these aeroengines by HAL would meet the fleet sustenance requirement of IAF to continue their unhindered operations and strengthen the defence preparedness of the country.
Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth Rs 26,000 crore
Those 12 new jets could pave the way for greater indigenous production of the MKI for exports to other countries. It's a way to circumvent CAATSA for the Russians. The T-90 could get the same treatment.
What if that JV between India-Russia for Su-30 export from HAL isn't for any normal Su-30 but a stealth one
:Source of image: Two-seater Sukhoi Su-57 patent registered in Russia - Aeroflap
What if that JV between India-Russia for Su-30 export from HAL isn't for any normal Su-30 but a stealth one
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Source of image: Two-seater Sukhoi Su-57 patent registered in Russia - Aeroflap
That requires a 15-year development.
