Why Su-30MKI is Special For Indian Air Force - Strategic Front
WEBDec 16, 2017 · The Su-30MKI is powered by two Al-31FP turbojet engines. Each engine generates a full afterburn thrust of 12,500kgf. The power plant, equipped with thrust vector control, provides a maximum speed of Mach 1.9 in horizontal flight and a rate of climb of 300m/s. Pic: Al-31FP of Su-30MKI.
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · The backbone of India’s fighter jet fleet is the Russian-designed Sukhoi Su-30MKI, and the country recently ordered 240 engines to keep the fleet airborne for years to come. Following approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month, officials signed a deal with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply the so ...
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · Cabinet Committee on Security, on September 02, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties.
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · The IAF desires the strength of some 42 combat squadrons by the 2027-32 period in order to meet the contingencies of a two-front war with China and Pakistan. India has contracted three more Su-30MKI, two Dassault Rafale squadrons, and two squadrons of Tejas MK.1 fighters. This will add some seven squadrons to the IAF.
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · India and Russia on Friday signed two long-term support agreements for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft fleet, which is the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The pacts provides for an upgraded schedule for delivery of spares from Russia for these jets, local manufacturing of parts and a proposed logistics hub for the fighter jets in ...
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · The company has argued that raising aircraft availability by 20 per cent would make 40 Su-30MKI additionally available to IAF, effectively adding two fighter squadrons to its strike power.The Su-30MKI fleet, which currently numbers 193 fighters - 50 built in Russia and 143 built by HAL, Nashik - will rise to 272 fighters by 2018-19, when HAL ...
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WEBJul 26, 2024. #2,862. Su-30 MKI upgrade will include: Virupaaksha AESA with 1.5x more range & supports Astra Mk3. MUMT for wingmen. .IAF plans to fly MKIs till 2055. Upgrade to be done by HAL over 15 years. All electronic systems except FBW to be upgraded.
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WEBDec 1, 2017 · Modernized Su-30MKI to be fitted with Su-35 Engines “Speaking of the modernization of the Su-30MKI aircraft in terms of the engine, we have developed the engine AL-41F1C, it is being installed on the Su-35. This engine is exhibited at our stand and can be used for the Su-30MKI,” Artyuhov said during press conference at Aero India …
AHCA (Advanced Heavy Combat Aircraft) concept, 5/5.5/6gen? Su …
WEBAug 24, 2024 · If Su-30MKI is versatile then what should be exclusive to AMCA. Not just F-22, F-35, Su-57, J-20, TFX, KFX & their team, but also our own AMCA & ADA+NAL+DRDO will look funny if they can't find ways to defeat older gen jets most of the times. A lot of scientists & engineers will get fired for wasting R&D time & money.
AHCA (Advanced Heavy Combat Aircraft) concept, 5/5.5/6gen? Su …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · - People didn't want to use AL-31 engine for R&D stating its bad quality but they are proud & sentimental about Su-30MKI with huge RCS & IRS, using the same bad quality engine. Making just the AHCA prototype with AL-31 shouldn't have been a problem. F-16IN was offered with F110-GE-132A engine with dry/wet thrust of 84/145 KN.