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Sukhoi Su-30MKI photographed by Rushikesh Pardeshi

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Sukhoi Su-30MKI

Multirole air-superiority fighter

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The aircraft

Sukhoi Su-30MKI

Captured during Aero India 2025, The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-engine, twin-seat, multirole air-superiority fighter operated by the Indian Air Force. Developed from the Su-30 family in collaboration between Russia and India, it was extensively customized to meet Indian requirements and has become one of the IAF's most important combat aircraft. Powered by two AL-31FP turbofan engines with thrust-vectoring capability, The aircraft features a sophisticated N011M Bars passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar. Integrated with the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile, the Su-30MKI delivers powerful long-range precision-strike capability.

Capture data

How it was shot

Focal
78mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Shutter
1/250s
ISO
200
Date
2025-02-13

Airframe

The turntable

Azimuth

000°

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Specification

Powerplant
2 x AL-31FP turbofan, thrust-vectoring
Radar
N011M Bars PESA
Armament
BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile
Crew
Two