The Sukhoi Su-30 (Russian: Сухой Су-30; NATO reporting name: Flanker-C/G/H) is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multirole fighter for all-weather, air-to-air interdiction missions.

Nov 22, 2022 · Russia is using its Su-35S & Su-30SM fighters effectively in the ongoing Special Military Operations (SMO). The aircraft operate in synch as a two-aircraft package to strike Ukrainian ground targets and degrade Ukrainian air defense systems at the same time.

Sep 14, 2022 · On January 20, 2022 the Russian Navy inducted the first four of its brand-new Su-30SM2 Flanker-H multi-role fighters. Jets Blue 78 through 81 were delivered to the Baltic Fleet’s 4 th Guard Naval Attack Regiment, based in Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave, well away from the Kremlin’s calamitous invasion of Ukraine that would follow a month later.

The Su-30SM2 is an upgrade package for the Su-30SM, one of the most widely fielded fighters in Russia, providing new avionics, access to new weapons classes, and integration of the Su-35’s AL-41 engine for an improved flight performance and greater endurance.

Jul 9, 2024 · The Su-30SM2 fighter jet, Russia's advanced combat aircraft, now features nearly double the detection range of its predecessor, upgraded radar, and advanced weapons systems, significantly boosting its operational effectiveness.

Jul 10, 2024 · The Russian military plans to upgrade about 110 existing Su-30SM jets to the SM2 standard by 2027. The Su-30SM2 is notable for its enhanced detection range and armament, thanks to the integration of the Irbis-E radar and more powerful AL-41F1S engines.

Aug 11, 2023 · Derived from the earlier Su-27P Flanker-B series, the Su-30SM was created in 1996 as an advanced, two-seat fighter, with digital, fly-by-wire flight controls, thrust-vectoring capability, and movable, forward canards, in an integrated, aerodynamic configuration designed for maximum maneuverability.

The Su-30SM2 variant improved on this with the integration of the AL-41F1S engines from the Su-35 fighter, which significantly improve the aircraft’s flight performance and increase its range, while also having significantly lower maintenance needs and a longer service life.

Aug 14, 2024 · The Russian military plans to upgrade about 110 existing Su-30SM jets to the SM2 standard by 2027. The Su-30SM2 is notable for its enhanced detection range and strengthened armament, thanks to the integration of the …

Sep 21, 2020 · In August 2020, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced plans to buy 21 4++ generation Su-30SM2 jets and 25 YAK-130 advanced jet trainers for RUB 100 billion or $1.33 billion. Without...