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Is Su 30mki good?
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.
WHY IS F-15 better than F-16?
The F-15 is considered one of the most successful and formidable fighter aircraft ever built, with over 100 aerial dogfight victories and zero dogfighting losses. The F-16 is a cheaper, lighter, slightly less powerful aircraft, but was designed with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and maneuverability.
What is the difference between Su-30MKI and F-16?
While F-16 is very much lighter and has better Speed, Su-30MKI is equipped with TVC (Thrust-Vectoring Control) engines which means its ITR (Instantaneous Turn Rate) can be extreme. Superior Agility and Aerodynamic performance of SU-30MKI easily compensates for its bigger size than F-16.
How do Pakistan’s F-16 and India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI compare?
Pakistan’s F-16 vs India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI – a look at air prowess of two countries While Pakistan’s Acquired US-made F-16 Falcon Fighter Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Prolific Jets In Service, India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI, The Multi-role All Weather Fighter, Is The Most Advanced Fighter Jet In Operation With The Indian Air Force.
What is the Sukhoi Su-30MKI?
Initially, developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, in Irkutsk, the first unit of Sukhoi Su-30 was inducted in 2002. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has a top speed of Mach 2 (2120 kmph) and has a maximum take-off weight of 38,800 kg. The jet can carry a wide range of equipment from radars to missiles, bombs and event rockets.
Why is the F-16 so much more powerful than the F16?
The operating cost is much more than the F-16 and it can carry a much heavier war load at the expense of performance. Any high Gs with war load would put considerable strain on pylons and airframe while the F-16 could pull a little more with a good war load. At low level performance, the F-16 has an edge.