Sukhoi Su-30 "Soviet Interceptor"

The Sukhoi Su-30 (NATO codename of Flanker - C) is an air superiority and strike fighter version of the Su-27 Flanker series. The aircraft is essentially a multi-role aircraft based on the Su-27PU two-seat, long range Interceptor wich, itself, is based on the Su-27UB two-seat trainer. As it stands, the Su-30 can operate in all-weather and is equally capable of air-to air and air-to-surface engagements as needed and has been seen some of variants profit in can favorably be compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle multi rol fighter bomber version of the succesful F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter.

The Su-30 features a crew of two seated in tandem. the rear-placed pilot is offered up beneficial view above and over the front pilot. An airbrake extended upwards just aft the second cockpit position. Externally, the Su-30 retains much of the look of the base Su-27. The undercarriage is of a tricycle arrangement with the main gears sporting single wheels.

Standars arament remains the Gsh 30-1 30mm cannon. Other arament on the aircraft 12 hardpoints consist of air-to air missles, air-to-surface missles, laser guided bombs and conventional bombs. Anti radation missles are also part of the impressive arament load. Weapon placement can also be supplement by external tanks for increased range.

The aircraft achieved first in 1989 and was offically to the Russian inventory in 1996.

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