How many Su-30MKIs are there in the Indian Air Force?
The IAF had 240 Su-30MKIs in service as of October 2017. The Su-30MKI is expected to form the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s fighter fleet to 2020 and beyond. The aircraft is tailor-made for Indian specifications and integrates Indian systems and avionics as well as French and Israeli sub-systems.
What is the Sukhoi Su-30MKI?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a multirole combat fighter aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Image courtesy of g4sp. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is an advanced variant based on the Su-30 fighter aircraft. An Su-30MKI of the IAF undergoes post-flight maintenance after completing a Red Flag mission at Nellis Air Force Base.
Who attended the commissioning ceremony of India’s New Su-30MKI wing?
The commissioning ceremony of the new IAF unit was attended by India’s new Chief of Defense Staff, General Bipin Rawat, and IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. The squadron will initially consist of four to six Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters and is slated to reach its full complement of 18 aircraft by early 2021.
What is the history of Su-30 MKI in India?
Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets. The first Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the Indian Air Force in 2002, while the first Su-30MKI assembled in India entered service with the IAF in 2004.
What is the history of the Su-30 MkI variant of the jet?
Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets. The first Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the Indian Air Force in 2002, while the first indigenously assembled Su-30MKI entered service with the IAF in 2004.
What is the latest version of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI?
This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 November 2019. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia’s Sukhoi and built under licence by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Which is the most potent fighter jet in India?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most potent fighter jet in service with the Indian Air Force in the late 2000s. The MKIs are often fielded by the IAF in bilateral and multilateral air exercises.