Is Sukhoi 30 MKI good?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most potent fighter jet in service with the Indian Air Force in the late 2000s. The MKIs are often fielded by the IAF in bilateral and multilateral air exercises. India exercised its Su-30MKIs against the Royal Air Force’s Tornado ADVs in October 2006.
Is India upgrading SU 30MKI?
In view of the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deferred the Rs 35,000-crore plan to upgrade its Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter fleet, news agency ANI reported on May 8, citing sources who are privy to the development.
Which is faster Rafale or Sukhoi?
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. And Brahmos is world’s fastest super cruise missile.
Is Tejas better than F-16?
While the F-16 outpaces the TEJAS in engine thrust, speed and operational range, the TEJAS leads in survivability with regard to the RCS, which is less than half of the RCS of the F-16. The TEJAS also out performs the F-16 in terms of service ceiling, with a lower empty take-off weight (2000 kg less) than the F-16.
Will India buy Russian fighter jets?
India’s Defence Acquisition Council had approved the acquisition of 21 MiG-29 jets from Russia in 2020, according to ANI.
How many Su30 Russia have?
Sukhoi Su-30
| Su-30 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1992–present |
| Number built | 630+ |
| Developed from | Sukhoi Su-27 |
| Variants | Sukhoi Su-30MKI Sukhoi Su-30MKK Sukhoi Su-30MKM |
What is Super Sukhoi?
The aircraft, which form a bulk of India’s fighter fleet and were first inducted over two decades ago, have been waiting for an upgrade to the Super Sukhoi standard that will include major Indian-made components including radar, full-glass cockpit and flight-control computers.
Is sukhoi-30/mk-I better than F-16?
Yes, Sukhoi-30/Mk-I is better than F-16. It is, in fact, better than F-21, F-35, F-22, B2, Eurofighter, Gripen, J-20. Which aircrafts are so massive as 19.8 tonne?
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.
How far away were the Su-30MKI jets from the AMRAAM?
A fourth AMRAAM was fired by the South Group. By advanced mapping, it could be deduced that by that time the Su-30MKI jets were just 25-30 kilometers away from the North Group jets. This fourth AMRAAM was also evaded by the Sukhois.