Is Sukhoi 30 MKI outdated?
India’s Su-30MKI and the J-11 are based on the old Russian Sukhoi-27, but while China has aced upgrading its variants, India’s Su-30MKI is essentially obsolete in comparison. Thats right, new build Su-30s being churned out at HAL are now obsolete as they enter service.
Is Sukhoi 30 MKI better than Rafale?
Sukhoi is much better than Rafale. The speed of su 30mki is 2.1 to 2.2 mach. And most important point is that now su 30mki has Brahmos missile. And Brahmos is world’s fastest super cruise missile.
Can the Su-30MK beat the F-15 every time?
In “Su-30MK Beats F-15C ‘Every Time’” published in 2002 on AW&ST, The Su 30 consistently beat the F-15C in classified simulations. David A. Fulghum and Douglas Barrie reported that the Su-30 used its maneuverability to beat the F-15 in several engagements conducted in a complex of 360-deg. simulation domes at Boeing’s St. Louis facilities.
Can a Su-34 shoot down an F-15E?
If you loaded up a Su-34 with nothing but air to air weapons you might be able to shoot down bombers but it would be suicidal to face a fighter The F-15E on the other hand is a two seat F-15 with added air to ground weapons and sensors. If you loaded one up with nothing but air to air weapons it would be just as formidable as an F-15C.
Could a Su-30 beat an F-15 in a dog fight?
Yes in a fight between Su-30’s and F-15’s it anyone could come out a head. The biggest issue in a dog fight is the pilot. Something to think about- the Navy and USAF have regular training exercises called Topgun and Red Flag they teach advanced fighter tactics.
What is the difference between Su-30 and Su-27s?
The Su-30 was intended as a multi-role fighter and it is also equipped with avionics and engines which are a generation ahead of the Su-27S. Single seat air-superiority Flankers which are contemporary to it would be midlife upgraded the Su-27SM2 and SM3.