The Su-30MKI has been the heaviest and one of the most capable fighter in the Indian Air Force ever since and today forms the backbone of the Indian fleet with over 270 aircraft in service. The fighters entered service relatively quickly, with 50 active by the beginning of 2005 and …
Read More »HAL Delivered 18 New SU-30MKI Fighter Jets fitted with Second-Hand Engines
In a startling saga of compromises made on the safety and capability of India’s frontline fighter aircraft besides posing danger to the life of pilots, it has come to light that at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI had been fitted with already-used and secondhand engines. Noteworthy Cat …
Read More »IAF plans to Modify 40 Su-30MKI To Fit Air-Launched Version Of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
According to swarajyamag article Indian Air Force plans To Modify 40 Sukhoi Su-30s To Fit Air-Launched Version Of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile IAF wants to have 40 Su-30s compatible with BrahMos missiles to carry out long-range standoff strikes against the enemy targets. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to …
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