Su-30MKI (Russian: Су-30МКИ) stands for Sukhoi Modernised Commercial India — a twin-seat, twin-engine, multi-role air superiority fighter. It’s a heavily customized version of the Russian Sukhoi Su-30, built specifically for India under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with Indian, Russian, Israeli, and Western avionics tailored to Indian needs.
Role: Multi-role fighter / air superiority / ground attack
Primary User: Indian Air Force
First Introduced: 27 September 2002
Production: Built continuously in India by HAL with increasing local content (now ~60%+).
The aircraft forms the backbone of India’s combat air fleet thanks to its range, payload, and flexibility.
✈️ Performance
Capability Detail
Max Speed ~Mach 1.9–2.0 (~2,000+ km/h) at altitude
Combat Radius / Range ~3,000 km unrefuelled; up to ~8,000 km with aerial refueling
Service Ceiling ~17,300 m (56,800 ft)
Rate of Climb ~300 m/s
Wing Loading ~401 kg/m²
G-Limit +9g (high agility)
GENERAL INFO
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 1.3.204.1
- Price: $63,506k
- Number of Parts: 1203
- Dimensions: 6 m x 14 m x 22 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 0m/s
- Total Thrust: 609kN
- Engines: 13
- Wet Mass: 27,307kg
- Dry Mass: 19,326kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 27,307kg |
| 10 | 0 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 25,748kg |
| 11 | 0 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 25,172kg |
