| Sukhoi Su-30 | |
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| Information | |
| Title | A Sukhoi Su-30MK of the Russian Air Force during MAKS airshow in 2005. |
| Name | Сухой Су-30,
"Sukhoi Su-30" |
| Role | Multirole Fighter |
| National Origin | -
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| First Flight | December 31st, 1989 |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Status | Active service, in production. |
| Primary Users | -
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| Number Built | 200+ |
| Program Cost | |
| Unit Cost | US$33–45 million |
General[]
The Su-30 is a multirole fighter. It has a two seat cockpit with an airbrake behind the canopy.
The Su-30MK is capable of accomplishing a wide variety of combat missions at significant distances from the home base, in any weather conditions and during radar jamming, both by day and night. This multirole aircraft is adequately fitted for the entire spectrum of tactical and operational combat employment scenarios, varying from counter-air tasks (i.e. gaining air superiority, air defense, air patrol and escort) to ground attack, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support and maritime attack. Additionally, the Su-30MK can perform ECCM and early warning tasks, as well as exercise command-and-control over a group of aerial combat assets performing joint missions. It has a 9 g load manoeuvrability.