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The Su-30MK is a two-seat multirole Su-27SK derivative powered by two AL-31F 12,500-kgf engines and featuring uprated avionics and an expanded air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons suite including air-to-surface precision-guided munitions.
The aircraft has an in-flight refuelling capability.
The first production aircraft completed its maiden flight on 19 May 1999. The Su-30MK has been in production with the KnAAPO since 1999.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGNER
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OKB Sukhoi
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COUNTRY
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Russia
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TYPE
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Multipurpose fighter
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CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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Two bypass engine, ΝPO Saturn Lyl'ka AL-31FP
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Thrust, kgf
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2 x 12.800
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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21,90
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Height, m
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6,40
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Wing span, m
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14,70
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Wing area, m2
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62,00
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WEIGHT
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Normal take-off, kg
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24.900
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Maximum take-off, kg
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34.500
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Internal fuel, kg
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9.640 (5.270)
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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2.175 (Μ=2,0)
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Max speed in low height, km/h
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1.350
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Range, without in-flight refueling / with one in-flight refueling, km
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5.200/3.000
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Service ceiling, m
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19.800
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ARMAMENT
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1 x 30 mm cannon GSh-301 with 150 rounds
Warload - 8.000 kg in 12 hardpoints: 6 Air-to-air missile R-27R/ER/T/ET, R-73 and R-77 (RVV-AE). Anti-ship missile Kh-29T/L, Kh-25ML, Kh-31A/P, Kh-59M and S-25L bombs KAB-500KR/L; free fall bombs 100 - 500 kg, cluster bombs, ECM pods |