Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

[JTull]

DRDO has Rafale IR sensor as a more modern solution to compare with.

I am looking forward to seeing it on LCA Mk2 prototypes.

[bala]

India begins the most awaited Super Sukhoi Upgrade program

YT by Indian Defense Analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OORIfatSMSs

A good recap of the upgrade program, with key upgrades - Uttam AESA Radar (Virupaksha), Advanced self protection jammer, Dhruti Digital RWR, IRST, etc.

[Rakesh]

₹60,000-crore Sukhoi fighter upgrade begins, to involve private sector in big way
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 831860.cms
20 Feb 2024

The mainstay Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet is set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade worth ₹60,000 crore. The upgrade will include new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, with support from DRDO, will lead the upgrade with heavy participation from the private sector.

[Rakesh]

IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets to get a Rs 60,000 crore booster: Here are all the upgrades for the new Su-30MKI
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 842591.cms
20 Feb 2024

Revamping 90 Su-30MKIs: new avionics and radars on the horizon
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2024/02/2 ... e-horizon/
20 Feb 2024

[Kartik]

Su-30MKI's upgraded AESA radar will have a Vapor Cooling cycle for cooling it. The details for this are given in the image below



https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... _&ref_url=

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/ajitkdubey/status/1762835 ... 88300?s=20 ---> The BrahMos missiles can hit targets at very long ranges.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1763743122377621534?s=20 ---> On steady path to Atmanirbhar Bharat, contract signed on 01 Mar 2024 by MoD with an Indian manufacturer to upgrade the simulator of the Su-30MKI aircraft of the IAF. Led by MSME, this upgrade will incorporate all indigenous weapons and capabilities enhancing operational training for IAF pilots.

[Rakesh]

VIDEO: https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/1766 ... 36496?s=20 ---> Stole this clip of Su-30MKIs showing off their anti-ship capabilities from reddit. My guess is that these are Maritime Flankers from the No.222 Squadron "Tiger Sharks" based in Thanjavur AFS. No.222 Squadron's Su-30s are capable of firing the BrahMos missile.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1779836341351862737 ---> Indian Air Force to partner with indigenous defence production industry to undertake design, development of Common Air-to-Ground Launcher for Su-30MKI under the Make-II procedure of DAP-2020. The AIP was granted on 18 March 2024. The acquisition of 150 launchers will be through the Buy (Indian-IDDM) route.

Tweets below are from May 2022...

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1522201429368184832 ---> IAF intends to partner with indigenous defence production industry to undertake the Design, Development and Manufacture of Common Launcher for Su-30MKI under MAKE-II.

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1522201569797689344 ---> Universal Launcher planned to be developed in two versions i.e - one version for Air-to-Ground stores and other version for Air-to-Air Missiles.