Su-27
IOC: 1984
Total Production: 1,099
Su-30MK
IOC: 1992
Production: 415
Unitary Cost: USD$62 million
Also Known As
Flanker-G?
J-11
Su-27P
Su-30MK2 (Super maneuverable variant of Su-30MK introduced in late 2006)
Su-30MK2V (version sold to Venezuela)
Su-30MKA (Algeria)
Su-30MKK
Su-30MKM (Malaysia)
Origin
Russia
Contractor/s
Sukhoi
Family Members
Su-27
Su-27UB
Su-30MKI
Su-33
Su-35
Su-35UB
Air-to-Air Missiles:
R-27R
R-27RE
R-27T
R-27TE
R-73
R-77
Guided Missiles:
Kh-29D
Kh-29L
Kh-29T
Kh-31A
Kh-31P
Kh-35U
Kh-41
Kh-59
Kh-59M
Kh-65
Kh-65SE
Bombs:
KAB-1500KR
KAB-1500L
KAB-500KR
KAB-500L
KAB-500OD
Power plant:
AL-31FP (2)
Sensors & Communications:
Bars
OEPS-27
Zhuk-MSE
Zhuk-MSFE
Guns & Missile Launchers:
GSh-301
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Description:
The Su-27, Flanker-B NATO-designation, is a single-seat, twin-engine, long range, air defense fighter designed to counter the F-15 Eagle and NATO fighter aircraft. It can accommodate R-27 and R-73 missiles for short, medium and long range air-to-air engagements. In addition, a built-in GSh-301 30mm gun provides very short range air-to-air engagement capability.
The Su-27 air defense fighter can also carry out escort missions in support of Tu-22M, Backfire NATO nickname, as well as other bomber/attack aircraft such as the Su-24, Fencer NATO nickname. Despite its size and weight, the Su-27 and its derivatives are the most maneuverable aircraft ever flew.
The Su-27 Flanker features an integrated Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system located in front of the cockpit's canopy. The IRST system together with a helmet-mounted sight, the R-73 advanced short range air-to-air missile, and Su-27's maneuverability outperforms any existing fighter aircraft in a short range air-to-air engagement.
The Su-30, also known as the Su-27P, is a derivative of the Su-27UB twin-seat trainer designed to provide long endurance, through in-flight refueling, improved air defense capability. Su-30s can share airborne targets information in the same way that groups of Mig-31 interceptors do. Up to ten targets can be shared by a group of 5 Su-30 fighters to engage targets in a cooperative way. The latest air-to-air weapons can be employed by the Su-30 fighter.
The Su-30MK, a further improvement over the Su-30, can perform air-to-surface missions employing precision-guided weapons while retaining the advanced air-to-air features introduced in the early Su-30s. The MK model is intended as the standard configuration for Su-30 aircraft.
The Su-30 fighter achieved initial operational capability with the Russian Air Force in 1992. The Su-30MK advanced multi-role fighter is available for export. About 40 Su-30MKs were purchased by India with the final aircraft delivered in December 2004. India also achieved an agreement on 140 Su-30MKIs to be produced locally by the HAL Corporation.
China has purchased about 72 Su-30MKs, Su-30MKK or J-11 designation, which are now being delivered. A licensed production has also been agreed between Moscow and Beijing authorities for some 250 Su-30MKKs to be assembled by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
In addition, Malaysia ordered 18 Su-30MKs, Su-30MKM designation, equipped with western avionics to be delivered by 2008 and Indonesia ordered two Su-30MKs. In 2006 Venezuela ordered 24 Su-30 aircraft plus six options from Russia in response to US denial to ship spare parts for the country's Air Force F-16 fleet. According to Venezuela's president, Hugo Chavez, these aircraft would deter the United States from invading their country.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 30 mm
Dimensions: Height 6.3 m, Length 21.9 m, Wingspan 14.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 34,000 kg (74,956 lb), Payload 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 55,100 lb (24,993 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 17,300 m (56,759 ft), Endurance 10 hours, Max Range 3,000 km (1,620 nm), Min Range 1,270 km (686 nm), Top Speed 664 mps (Mach 2)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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Algeria / 28 
China / 322 
Indonesia / 5 
Malaysia / 18 
Russia
Venezuela / 24