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Su-30SM (Full Service Entry)
Sukhoi · Russia
Based on the successful Indian Su-30MKI, the SM variant was tailored for the Russian Air Force. In 2013, it began replacing aging Su-27s, offering a two-seat multirole platform with incredible maneuverability and the ability to act as a "mini-AWACS" for other jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 17,300 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31FP afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1; 12x hardpoints; Kh-31 and R-77-1 missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F-35C Lightning II (Carrier Trials) →
Fighter
Su-30SM (Full Service Entry)
Sukhoi · Russia
Based on the successful Indian Su-30MKI, the SM variant was tailored for the Russian Air Force. In 2013, it began replacing aging Su-27s, offering a two-seat multirole platform with incredible maneuverability and the ability to act as a "mini-AWACS" for other jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 17,300 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31FP afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1; 12x hardpoints; Kh-31 and R-77-1 missiles.