Sukhoi Su-30MKI

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI[a] (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a

Su-30MKI
twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi
and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30,
it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.

Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with

Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets.[3] The first
Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the Indian Air
Force in 2002,[4] while the first indigenously assembled Su-30MKI
entered service with the IAF in 2004.[5] The IAF had 240 Su-30MKIs
in service as of October 2017.[6] The Su-30MKI is expected to form
the backbone of the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet to 2020 and An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI
beyond.[7] Role Multirole air superiority fighter

The aircraft is tailor-made for Indian specifications and integrates National origin Russia / India
Indian systems and avionics as well as French and Israeli sub- Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics
systems.[8] It has abilities similar to the Sukhoi Su-35 with which it Limited
shares many features and components.[b][9] Designer Sukhoi
First flight Su-30МК: 1 July 1997
Su-30MKI: 2000
Contents Introduction 27 September 2002
Development Status In service
Origins and acquision
Primary user Indian Air Force
Upgrades
Design
Produced Su-30MKI: 2000–present
Characteristics Number built 249 as of May 2018[1]
Cockpit
Unit cost ₹358 crore (US$50 million) in
Avionics
2014[2]
Propulsion
Operational history
Developed from Sukhoi Su-30

Operators Variants Sukhoi Su-30MKM

Indian Air Force bases with Su-30MKIs
Accidents
Specifications (Su-30MKI)
See also
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
External links

Development
Origins and acquision
The Su-30MKI was designed by Russia's Sukhoi Corporation beginning in 1995 and built under licence by India's Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL).[10][11] The Su-30MKI is derived from the Sukhoi Su-27 and has a fusion of technology from the Su-37
demonstrator and Su-30 program,[12] being more advanced than the Su-30MK and the Chinese Su-30MKK/MK2.[12] Russia's
Defence Ministry was impressed with the type's performance envelope and ordered 30 Su-30SMs, a localised Su-30MKI, for the
Russian Air Force.[13] It features state of the art avionics developed by Russia, India and Israel for display, navigation, targeting and
[14][15]
electronic warfare; France and South Africa provided other avionics.

After two years of evaluation and negotiations, on 30 November 1996, India signed a US$1.462 billion deal with Sukhoi for 50
Russian-produced Su-30MKIs in five batches. The first batch were eight Su-30MKs, the basic version of Su-30. The second batch
were to be 10 Su-30Ks with French and Israeli avionics. The third batch were to be 10 Su-30MKIs featuring canard foreplanes. The
fourth batch of 12 Su-30MKIs and final batch of 10 Su-30MKIs were to have the AL-31FP turbofans.

In October 2000, a memorandum of understanding(MoU) was signed for Indian licence-production of 140 Su-30MKIs; in December
2000, a deal was sealed at Russia's Irkutsk aircraft plant for full technology transfer. The first Nasik-built Su-30MKIs were to be
delivered by 2004, with staggered production until 2017–18. In November 2002, the delivery schedule was expedited with production
to be completed by 2015.[16] An estimated 920 AL-31FP turbofans are to be manufactured at HAL's Koraput Division, while the
mainframe and other accessories are to be manufactured at HAL's Lucknow and Hyderabad divisions. Final integration and test
flights of the aircraft are carried out at HAL's Nasik Division.[17] Four manufacturing phases were outlined with progressively
increasing Indian content: Phase I, II, III and IV. In phase I, HAL manufactured the Su-30MKIs from knocked-down kits,
transitioning to semi knocked-down kits in phase II and III; in phase IV [18]
, HAL produced aircraft from scratch from 2013 onwards.

In 2007, another order of 40 Su-30MKIs was placed. In 2009, the planned fleet
strength was to be 230 aircraft.[19] In 2008, Samtel HAL Display Systems (SHDS),
a joint venture between Samtel Display Systems and HAL, won a contract to
develop and manufacturemulti-function avionics displays for the MKI.[20] A helmet
mounted display, Topsight-I, based on technology from Thales and developed by
SHDS will be integrated on the Su-30MKI in the next upgrade. In March 2010, it
was reported that India and Russia were discussing a contract for 42 more Su-
30MKIs.[21] In June 2010, it was reported that the Cabinet Committee on Security
IAF Su-30MKI
had cleared the ₹15,000 crore (US$2.1 billion) deal and that the 42 aircraft would be
in service by 2018.[22][23]

By August 2010, the cost increased to $4.3 billion or $102 million each.[24] This increased unit cost compared to the previous unit
cost of $40 million in 2007, has led to the rumours that these latest order of 42 Su-30MKIs are for the Strategic Forces Command
(SFC) and these aircraft will be optimised and hardwired for nuclear weapons delivery. The SFC had previously submitted a proposal
to the Indian Defence Ministry for setting up two dedicated squadrons of fighters consisting of 40 aircraft capable of delivering
nuclear weapons.[25]

HAL expected that indigenisation of the Su-30MKI programme would be completed by 2010; V. Balakrishnan, general manager of
the Aircraft Manufacturing Division stated that “HAL will achieve 100 per cent indigenisation of the Sukhoi aircraft – from the
[26] As of 2017, HAL manufactures more than 80% of the aircraft.[27] On 11
production of raw materials to the final plane assembly”.
October 2012, the Indian Government confirmed plans to buy another 42 Su-30MKI aircraft.[28] On 24 December 2012, India
ordered assembly kits for 42 Su-30MKIs by signing a deal during President Putin's visit to India.[29] This increases India's order total
to 272 Su-30MKIs.[28]

In June 2018, India has reportedly decided not order any further Su-30s as they feel its cost of maintenance is very high compared to
Western aircraft.[30]

Upgrades
In 2004, India signed a deal with Russia to domestically produce the Novator K-100 missile, designed to shoot down airborne early
warning and control (AEW&C) and C4ISTAR aircraft, for the Su-30MKI.[31] Although not initially designed to carry nuclear or
strategic weapons, in 2011, there were plans to integrate the nuclear-capable Nirbhay missile as well.[32]

In May 2010, India Today reported that Russia had won a contract to upgrade 40 Su-30MKIs with new radars, onboard computers,
electronic warfare systemsand the ability to carry the BrahMos cruise missile. The first two prototypes with the "Super-30" upgrade
will be delivered to the IAF in 2012, after which the upgrades will be performed on the last batch of 40 production aircraft.[33][34]
The Brahmos missile integrated on the Su-30MKI will provide the capability to attack ground targets from stand-off ranges of around
300 km.[35] On 25 June 2016, HAL conducted the first test flight of a Su-30MKI fitted with a BrahMos-A missile from Nashik,
[36][37]
India. The first air launch of BrahMos from a Su-30MKI was successfully carried out on 22 November 2017.

India is planning to upgrade its Su-30MKI fighters with Russian Phazotron Zhuk-AE Active electronically scanned array (AESA)
radars. The X band radar can track 30 aerial targets in the track-while-scan mode and engage six targets simultaneously in attack
mode. AESA technology offers improved performance and reliability compared with traditional mechanically scanned array
radars.[38] On 18 August 2010, India's Minister of Defence A K Antony stated the current estimated cost for the upgrade was
[39]
₹10,920 crore (US$2 billion) and the aircraft are likely to be upgraded in phases beginning in 2012.

The Indian Defence Ministry proposed several upgrades for the Su-30MKI to the Indian Parliament, including the fitting of Russian
Phazotron Zhuk-AE AESA radars starting in 2012.[40] During MMRCA trials the Zhuk-AE AESA radar demonstrated significant
capabilities, including ground-mapping modes and the ability to detect and track aerial targets.[41] At the 2011 MAKS air-show, Irkut
chairman Alexy Fedorov offered an upgrade package with an improved radar, and reduced radar signature to the Indian fleet to make
them "Super Sukhois".[42]

In 2012, upgrades of the earlier 80 Su-30MKIs involves equipping them with stand-off missiles with a range of 300 km; a request for
information (ROI) was issued for such weapons.[43] In 2011, India issued a request for information to MBDA for the integration of
the Brimstone ground attack missile and the long-rangeMeteor air-to-air missile.[44]

In February 2017, it was reported that the planes would be upgraded with AL-41F turbofan engines, same as the ones on Sukhoi Su-
35.[45] In August 2017, the Indian government cleared a proposal of Rs. 30,000 crore to equip the planes with new reconnaissance
pods.[46]

Design

Characteristics
The Su-30MKI is a highly integrated twin-finned aircraft. The airframe is constructed of titanium and high-strength aluminium
alloys. The engine intake ramps and nacelles are fitted with trouser fairings to provide a continuous streamlined profile between the
nacelles and the tail beams. The fins and horizontal tail consoles are attached to tail beams. The central beam section between the
engine nacelles consists of the equipment compartment, fuel tank and the brake parachute container. The fuselage head is of semi-
monocoque construction and includes thecockpit, radar compartments and theavionics bay.

Su-30MKI aerodynamic configuration is a longitudinal triplane withrelaxed stability. The canard increases the aircraft lift ability and
deflects automatically to allow highangle of attack (AoA) flights allowing it to perform Pugachev's Cobra. The integral aerodynamic
configuration combined with thrust vectoring results in extremely capable manoeuvrability, taking off and landing characteristics.
This high agility allows rapid deployment of weapons in any direction as desired by the crew. The canard notably assists in
controlling the aircraft at large angles-of-attack and bringing it to a level flight condition. The aircraft has a fly-by-wire (FBW) with
quadruple redundancy. Dependent on flight conditions, signals from the control stick position transmitter or the FCS may be coupled
to remote control amplifiers and combined with feedback signals from acceleration sensors and rate gyros. The resultant control
signals are coupled to the high-speed electro-hydraulic actuators of the elevators, rudders and the canard. The output signals are
compared and, if the difference is significant, the faulty channel is disconnected. FBW is based on a stall warning and barrier
mechanism which prevents stalls through dramatic increases of control stick pressure, allowing a pilot to effectively control the
 [47]
Su-30MKI's canards and thrust vectoring nozzles are two prominent features over the basic MK variant.

Nosewheel of a Su-30MKI; note the externally mounted drag brace is fixed to the fuselage instead of the gear leg

Two Su-30MKIs during aThach Weave manoeuvre

N011M Bars radar

OLS optical detection pod used on Sukhoi aircraft.

Elta EL/M-8222 Self-Protection Pod mounted on Under wing pylon

 Tail section of a Su-30MKI. Note the deflection of the engine nozzles

aircraft without exceeding the angle of attack and acceleration limitations. Although the maximum angle of attack is limited by the
canards, the FBW acts as an additional safety mechanism.

The Su-30MKI has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75 hour combat mission. Also, it has an in-flight
refueling (IFR) probe that retracts beside the cockpit during normal operation. The air refueling system increases the flight duration
up to 10 hours with a range of 8,000 km at a cruise height of 11 to 13 km. Su-30MKIs can also use the Cobham 754 buddy refueling
pods.[48][49]

The Su-30MKI's radar cross-section (RCS) is reportedly from 4 to 20 square metres.[50][51]

Cockpit
The displays include a customised version of the Israeli Elbit Su 967 head-up display (HUD) consisting of bi-cubic phase conjugated
holographic displays and seven multifunction liquid-crystal displays, six 127 mm × 127 mm and one 152 mm × 152 mm. Flight
information is displayed on four LCD displays which include one for piloting and navigation, a tactical situation indicator, and two
for display systems information including operating modes and overall status. Variants of this HUD have also been chosen for the
IAF's Mikoyan MiG-27 and SEPECAT Jaguar upgrades for standardisation. The rear cockpit has a larger monochrome display for
air-to-surface missile guidance.

The Su-30MKI on-board health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) monitors almost every aircraft system and sub-system, and
can also act as an engineering data recorder. From 2010, indigenously designed and built HUDs and Multi-Function Displays (MFD)
were produced by the Delhi-basedSamtel Group Display Systems.[52]

The crew are provided with zero-zero NPP Zvezda K-36DM ejection seats. The rear seat is raised for better visibility. The cockpit is
provided with containers to store food and water reserves, a waste disposal system and extra oxygen bottles. The K-36DM ejection
seat is inclined at 30°, to help the pilot resist aircraft accelerations in air combat.

Avionics
The forward-facing NIIP N011M Bars (Panther) is a powerful integrated passive electronically scanned array radar. The N011M is a
digital multi-mode dual frequency band radar.[53] The N011M can function in air-to-air and air-to-land/sea mode simultaneously
while being tied into a high-precision laser-inertial or GPS navigation system. It is equipped with a modern digital weapons control
system as well as anti-jamming features. N011M has a 400 km search range and a maximum 200 km tracking range, and 60 km in the
rear hemisphere.[54] The radar can track 15 air targets and engage 4 simultaneously.[54] These targets can even include cruise missiles
and motionless helicopters. The Su-30MKI can function as amini-AWACS as a director or command post for other aircraft. The target
co-ordinates can be transferred automatically to at least four other aircraft. The radar can detect ground targets such as tanks at 40–
50 km.[54] The Bars radar will be replaced byZhuk-AESA in all Su-30MKI aircraft.[55]

OLS-30 laser-optical Infra-red search and track includes a day and night FLIR capability and is used in conjunction with the helmet
mounted sighting system. The OLS-30 is a combined IRST/LR device using a cooled, broad waveband sensor. Detection range is up
to 90 km, while the laser ranger is effective to 3.5 km. Targets are displayed on the same LCD display as the radar. Israeli LITENING
targeting pod is used to target laser guided munitions. The original Litening pod includes a long range FLIR, a TV camera, laser spot
tracker to pick up target designated by other aircraft or ground forces, and an electro-optical point and inertial tracker, which enables
engagement of the target even when partly obscured by clouds or countermeasures; it also integrates a laser range-finder and flash-
lamp powered laser designator for the delivery oflaser-guided bombs, cluster and general purpose bomb.

The aircraft is fitted with a satellite navigation system (A-737 GPS compatible), which permits it to make flights in all weather, day
and night. The navigation complex includes the high accuracy SAGEM Sigma-95 integrated global positioning systemand ring laser
gyroscope inertial navigation system. Phase 3 of further development of the MKI, will integrate avionic systems being developed for
the Indo-Russian Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraftprogramme.[56]

Sukhoi Su-30MKI has electronic counter-measure systems. The RWR system is of Indian design, developed by India's DRDO, called
Tarang, (Wave in English). It has direction finding capability and is known to have a programmable threat library. The RWR is
derived from work done on an earlier system for India's MiG-23BNs known as the Tranquil, which is now superseded by the more
advanced Tarang series. Elta EL/M-8222 a self-protection jammer developed by Israel Aircraft Industries is the MKI's standard EW
pod, which the Israeli Air Force uses on its F-15s. The ELTA El/M-8222 Self Protection Pod is a power-managed jammer, air-cooled
system with an ESM receiver integrated into the pod. The pod contains an antenna on the forward and aft ends, which receive the
hostile RF signal and after processing deliver the appropriate response.

Propulsion
The Su-30MKI is powered by two Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FP turbofans, each rated at 12,500 kgf (27,550 lbf) of full after-burning
thrust, which enable speeds of up to Mach 2 in horizontal flight and a rate of climb of 230 m/s. The mean time between overhaul is
reportedly 1,000 hours with a full-life span of 3,000 hours; the titanium nozzle has a mean time between overhaul of 500 hours. In
early 2015, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar stated before Parliament that the AL-31FP had suffered numerous failures, between
the end of 2012 and early 2015, a total of 69 Su-30MKI engine-related failures had occurred; commons causes were bearing failures
due to metal fatigue and low oil pressure, in response several engine modifications were made to improve lubrication, as well as the
[57]
use of higher quality oil and adjustments to the fitting of bearings.

The Su-30MKI's AL-31FP powerplant built on the earlier AL-31FU, adding two-plane thrust vectoring nozzles are mounted
32 degrees outward to longitudinal engine axis (i.e. in the horizontal plane) and can be deflected ±15 degrees in one plane. The
canting allows the aircraft to produce both roll and yaw by vectoring each engine nozzle differently; this allows the aircraft to create
thrust vectoring moments about all three rotational axes, pitch, yaw and roll. Engine thrust is adjusted via a conventional engine
throttle lever as opposed to a strain-gauge engine control stick. The aircraft is controlled by a standard control stick. The pilot can
activate a switch for performing difficult maneuvers; while this is enabled, the computer automatically determines the deflection
[58]
angles of the swiveling nozzles and aerodynamic surfaces.

Operational history
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most potent fighter jet in service with the Indian Air
Force in the late 2000s.[59] 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.[60] This was the first large-scale bilateral
aerial exercise with any foreign air force during which the IAF used its Su-30MKIs
extensively. This exercise was also the first in 43 years with the RAF. During the
exercise, the RAF Air Chief Marshal Glenn Torpy was given permission by the IAF
to fly the MKI.[61] RAF's Air Vice Marshal, Christopher Harper, praised the MKI's
IAF Su-30MKI touches down at
dogfight ability, calling it "absolutely masterful in dogfights".[62] Mountain Home Air Force Base
during Red Flag exercise.
In July 2007, the Indian Air Force fielded the MKI during the Indra-Dhanush
exercise with Royal Air Force'sEurofighter Typhoon. This was the first time that the
two jets had taken part in such an exercise.[63][64] The IAF did not allow their pilots to use the radar of the MKIs during the exercise
so as to protect the highly classified N011M Bars.[65] Also in the exercise were RAF Tornado F3s and a Hawk. RAF Tornado pilots
were candid in their admission of the Su-30MKI's superior manoeuvring in the air, and the IAF pilots were impressed by the
Typhoon's agility.[66]

In 2004, India sent Su-30MKs, an earlier variant of the Su-30MKI, to take part in war games with the United States Air Force
(USAF) during Cope India 04. The results have been widely publicised, with the Indians winning "90% of the mock combat
missions" against the USAF's F-15C. The parameters of the exercise heavily favored the IAF; none of the six 3rd Wing F-15Cs were
equipped with the newer long-range, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and, at India's request, the U.S. agreed to
mock combat at 3-to-1 odds and without the use of simulated long-range, radar-guided AIM-120 AMRAAMs for beyond-visual-
range kills.[67][68] In Cope India 05, the Su-30MKIs reportedly beat the USAF'sF-16s.[69]

In July 2008, the IAF sent 6 Su-30MKIs and 2 Il-78MKI aerial-refueling tankers, to participate in the Red Flag exercise.[70] The IAF
again did not allow their pilots to use the radar of the MKIs during the exercise so as to protect the highly classified N011M Bars. In
October 2008, a video surfaced on the internet which featured a USAF colonel, Terrence Fornof, criticising Su-30MKI's performance
against the F-15C, engine serviceability issues, and high friendly kill rate during the Red Flag exercise.[71][72] Several of his claims
[73][74]
were later rebutted by the Indian side and the USAF also distanced itself from his remarks.

In June 2010, India and France began the fourth round of their joint air exercises, "Garuda", at the Istres Air Base in France. During
Garuda, the IAF and the French Air Force were engaged in various missions ranging from close combat engagement of large forces,
slow mover protection, protecting and engaging high value aerial assets. This exercise marked the first time the Su-30MKI took part
in a military exercise in France.[75]

The Indian Air Force first took part in the United States Air Force's Red Flag exercise in 2008. Participating in Red Flag costs the
IAF ₹ 100 crore (US$17.5 million) each time. To reduce costs, the IAF decided to take part once every five years. The IAF is taking
part in the Red Flag exercise in July 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States. For the exercise, it is dispatching eight
Su-30MKIs, two Lockheed C-130J Hercules tactical aircraft, two Ilyushin Il-78 (NATO reporting name "Midas") mid-air refueling
[76]
tankers, one Ilyushin Il-76 (NATO reporting name "Candid") heavy-lift aircraft, and over 150 personnel.

The IAF again fielded its MKIs in the Garuda-V exercise with France in June 2014, where they manoeuvred in mixed groups with
other IAF aircraft and FrenchRafales.[77][78]

On 21 July 2015, India and UK began the bilateral exercise named Indradhanush
with aircraft operating from three Royal Air Force bases. The exercises included
both Beyond Visual Range (BVR) and Within Visual Range (WVR) exercises
between the Su-30MKI and Eurofighter Typhoon. Indian media reported the results
were in favour of the IAF with a score of 12-0 at WVR engagements. They also
claim that the IAF Su-30MKIs held an edge over the Typhoons in BVR
engagements though not in as dominating a manner.[79] The RAF issued a statement
that the results being reported by the Indian media did not reflect the results of the
exercise.[80] According to Aviation International News In close combat, thrust
vector control on the Flankers more than compensated for the greater thrust-to-
weight ratio of the Typhoon.[81]

Operators
India

Indian Air Force - 240 in service in October 2017[6] with 272 planned by
RAF Typhoon and Su-30MKI during
2019.[82]
Indradhanush 2015.

Indian Air Force bases with Su-30MKIs

 Bareilly AFS: 15 Wing's No. 8 Squadron IAF Eight Pursoots (since mid-
2007) & No. 24 Squadron IAF Hunting Hawks sqns with Su-30MKI[83]
Bhatinda AFS: 34 Wing – No. 17 Squadron IAF Golden Arrows with Su-
30MKI (since June 2012)
Chabua AFS: 14 Wing – No. 102 Squadron IAFTrisonics with Su-30MKI
(since 8 March 2011)[83]
Halwara AFS: 34 Wing – No. 220 Squadron IAFDesert Tigers with Su-
30MKI (since 25 September 2012)[83] & No. 221 Squadron IAFValiants
with Su-30MKI (since 24 April 2017)[84][85]
Jodhpur AFS: 32 Wing – No. 31 Squadron IAF Lions with Su-30MKI Indian Air Force Su-30MKI
(since 1 October 2011)[83]
Lohegaon AFS: 2 Wing – No. 20 Squadron IAF Lightning (since 27
September 2002) and No. 30 Squadron IAF Rhinos with Su-30MKI (since 21 March 2005)[83]
Bhuj AFS:27 Wing - No. 15 Squadron IAF Flying Lancers.[83]
Tezpur AFS: 11 Wing – No. 2 Squadron IAFWinged Arrows with Su-30MKI (since 15 June 2009)[83]
Maharajpur AFS: 40 Wing - TACDE with Su-30MKI (since October 2010)[86][87]
Sulur AFS to get Su-30MKI aircraft in 2016.[88]
[89]
Thanjavur AFS to host a squadron of 16–18 Su-30MKIs beginning in 2017.
[90]
Kalaikunda AFS: New squadron raised to further strengthen the eastern sector

Accidents
On 30 April 2009 a Su-30MKI crashed in the Pokhran region ofRajasthan, at Rajmathai village, around 170 km from Jaisalmer, after
departing Pune for a routine sortie, killing one of its two pilots.[91] Defence minister A K Antony, announced that the likely cause of
the crash was "failure of the fly-by-wire system". The fleet was grounded for around three weeks.[16] However it was found that the
crash was caused by the incorrect position of critical switches behind the pilots and outside their field of view. The aircraft crashed
when a critical switch was toggled disabling the flight control system. Wing Commander PS Nara was killed in the mishap, while
ed.[92]
Wing Commander SV Munje was injured. Critical switches identified by investigators were inhibit

On 30 November 2009 a Su-30MKI crashed in Jathegaon, about 40 km from Jaisalmer after a fire warning.[16][93] Both aircrew
ejected safely. As a result, the entire fleet of Su-30MKIs was grounded while the cause of the problem was investigated. It was
[94][95]
attributed to accidental ingestion of a foreign material in the engine intake.

On 13 December 2011 a Su-30MKI crashed, with both the pilots ejecting safely. The aircraft had taken off from the Lohegaon Indian
Air Force Base near Pune, crashing at Wade-Bholai village, 20 kilometres from Pune. Preliminary reports said that the crash was due
to a malfunction in the fly-by-wire system. Wing Commander Gurkirat Singh Sohal, the pilot of the plane was conferred with the
Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).[96]

O on 19 February 2013 a Su-30MKI crashed at the Pokhran range during the rehearsal of the Iron Fist Exercise. Just after completing
a training mission, the aircraft's right wing exploded, both the pilots ejected safely with no damage to any property or life on ground.
[97][98] and later, the WSO Wing Commander Gaurav Bikram Singh Chauhan
A Court of Inquiry was ordered to investigate the crash,
was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his act of exceptional courage.[99]

On 14 October 2014, a Su-30MKI on a training mission crashed 20 km off Pune Lohegaon Air Force Station. Wing Commander
Sidharth V Munje and his co-pilot Flying Officer Anup Kumar ejected safely.[100][101] A court of inquiry has been ordered to
investigate the accident.[102] In early November 2014, a team of Russian experts came to India to evaluate the IAF Su-30 fleet, which
was grounded after the crash.[103] Findings indicated that the Su-30MKI ejected both of its operators without prior warning due to a
fault in the ejection system. Before this incident, Indian Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha stated that the MKI fleet was experiencing
"problems".[104]

.[105]
On 15 March 2017, a Su-30MKI crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district, injuring three villagers. Both pilots ejected safely

On 23 May 2017, a Su-30MKI crashed approximately 60 km from Tezpur's Salanbari Air Force Station; the two crew members were
killed.[106][107][108]
On 27 June 2018, a Su-30MKI crashed near Nashik, India, while doing pre-delivery trials before handing over to India Air Force.
Both the test pilots safely ejected before the crash.[109]

Specifications (Su-30MKI)
Data from Irkut,[110] Sukhoi,[111] deagel.com[112]

General characteristics

Crew: 2
Length: 21.935 m (73 ft)
Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
Height: 6.36 m (20 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 62 m² (667 ft²)
Empty weight: 18,400 kg[113] (40,565 lb)
[110]
Loaded weight: 26,090 kg (57,520 lb) (typical mission weight)
Max. takeoff weight: 38,800 kg (85,600 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Lyulka AL-31FP turbofans
Performance

Maximum speed:

At high altitude: Mach 2 (2,120 km/h; 1,320 mi)[110]

At low altitude: Mach 1.09 (1,350 km/h, 839 mph)
Range: BrahMos missile under Su-30MKI
maquette at MAKS-2009
At high altitude: 3,000 km (1,860 mi; 1,620 nmi)
At low altitude: 1,270 km (790 mi; 690 mi)
Combat radius: 1,300 km[114] (808 mi)
[111]
Ferry range: 8,000 km (4,970 mi; 4,320 nmi) with two in-flight refuellings
Service ceiling: 17,300 m (56,800 ft)
Rate of climb: >300 m/s (>45,275 ft/min)
Wing loading: 401 kg/m² (82.3 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 0.96
Maximum g-load: +9 g
Armament

Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1autocannon

Hardpoints: 12 hardpoints (2 × wing-tip AAM launch rails, 6 × pylons under-wing, 2 × pylon under-engine nacelles,
and 2 × pylons in tandem in the "arch" between the engines. It can be increased to 14 using multiple ejector racks.)
with a capacity of up to 8,130 kg (17,920 lb) and provisions to carry combinations of:

Rockets:

4 × S-8
4 × S-13
Missiles:

Air-to-air missiles:

10 × R-77
10 × Astra
6 × R-27ER/ET
2 × R-27R/T
6 × R-73
3 × K-100
Air-to-surface missiles:
 3 × Kh-59ME
6 × Kh-29T/L
Anti-ship missiles:

3 × Kh-59MK
4 × Kh-35
6 × Kh-31A
Anti-radiation missiles:

DRDO Anti-Radiation Missile[115]

6 × Kh-31P
Bombs:

8 × KAB-500L laser-guided bombs

3 × KAB-1500L laser-guided bombs
8 × FAB-500T bombs
28 × OFAB-250-270 bombs
32 × OFAB-100-120 bombs
8 × RBK-500 cluster bombs

Other

Litening targeting pod[116]

[117]
El/M-2060P airborne search and rescue reconnaissance pod
Chaffs / flares
Buddy-buddy refuelling pod
Avionics

Bars passive electronically scanned arrayradar[53]

EL/M-8222 jammer[118]
DRDO Tarang MK.II radar warning receiver[119]
OLS-30 laser-optical infra-red search and trackradar

See also
Related development

Sukhoi Su-30
Sukhoi Su-30MKM
Sukhoi Su-35
Sukhoi Su-37
Related lists

List of fighter aircraft

List of active Indian military aircraft

References

Notes
a. MKI stands for Russian Модернизированный Коммерческий Индийский, translit. Modernizirovannyy
Kommercheskiy Indiyskiy, meaning "Modernised Commercial for India".
b. A close cousin of the Su-30MKI is the Malaysian version, theSu-30MKM.
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