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Su-30MK (Production Demo)
Sukhoi · Russia
In 1995, the Su-30MK demonstrated its ability to act as a "mini-AWACS," using its powerful radar to direct other fighters. This year solidified the design that would eventually lead to the massive Indian (MKI) and Chinese (MKK) contracts.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 17,300 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 12x hardpoints for air-to-air and anti-ship missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
RQ-4 Global Hawk (Initiation) →
Fighter
Su-30MK (Production Demo)
Sukhoi · Russia
In 1995, the Su-30MK demonstrated its ability to act as a "mini-AWACS," using its powerful radar to direct other fighters. This year solidified the design that would eventually lead to the massive Indian (MKI) and Chinese (MKK) contracts.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 17,300 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 12x hardpoints for air-to-air and anti-ship missiles.