multirole fighter
one or two
Lulka AL-31 FP
2 x 27,550 lbs. ea.
39,021 lbs.
72,752 lbs.
17,168 lbs.
1- 30 mm
16,000 lbs.
72' 9"
48' 0"
570 mph
1,320 mph
45,300 fpm
57,400 feet
1,865 miles
+ - 8 G's
1989
1992
Su-30 aircraft, designed in Russia by Skukhoi, are among the most aerobatic of the new generation of jet fighters.
The
Su-30 is a multi-role aircraft that sees a variety of combat
operations. Its missions include air superiority, ground attack,
electronic counter measures, and sea attack.
The aircraft is equipped with canards and movable exhaust nozzles. They are what give it excellent maneuverability.
The
Su-30 has been exported from Russia to a number of air forces around
the world including Algeria, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran,
Syria, Venezuela and Vietnam.
Under
a license agreement to Sukhoi, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is
now the largest manufacturer of the Su-30 in the world.
Su-30 avionics enable BVR all weather performance in high electromagnetic spectrum noise environments.
An advanced radar system enables multiple tracking and attack of targets.
A
complete array of automated systems, including mission control,
automatic navigation, targeting and landing, ensures that the Su-30 crew
can concentrate on the missions at hand.
Computers
provide inputs of over 1,000 pulses per second to the flight control
systems enabling high alpha maneuvers, from walking speeds to
supersonic.
The
exhaust nozzles rotate and are used in conjunction with the fly by wire
computer controlled system to provide extreme maneuverability.
Aviation
war games were staged between the United States and India for seven
days in 2005. Exercises were conducted in which the U.S.A.F. and I.A.F.
flew together and opposed each other. A number of scenarios ensued
testing numerous deployments.
The
Su-30 was the new star of the exercises. The short take-off run, time
to climb and maneuverability of the aircraft even made a hit with
U.S.A.F. pilots.
An
interesting observation was the conclusion by IAF officials that the
aircraft could match or exceed U.S. aircraft in all respects.
Since
2009 the IAF has deployed some 180 Su-30 aircraft, the first of a total
272 of the fighters expecting complete deployment by 2018.
Su-30 pusher prop.
Picture above and immediately below is the nice looking Su-30 scratch built by Jiriho Hejtmanka of RC Team.CZ.
The second picture below is of a Su-30 for sale from Andres Scholl. It has a 90" wing span. Recommended for power are 2 x AS .91’s with Ramtec impellers. All up weight is around 28 lbs.
Picture three below is of the Jet-Tech Su-30. It was built by Martin Luthi. Its wingspan is 70".
Jet-Tech says that you can power it with two 15 to 28 lb. thrust each
turbines. When ready for flight it will weigh around 33 lbs.
Ivan
Tanev scratch built the Su-30 in the fourth picture below. The smaller
model is 1/25 scale with a 23.5" wingspan. Ivan uses a Himax HC2208-
12760 motor with a 5.5 x 4.5 pusher prop to propel it.
NitroPlanes has a rc Su-30 for sale. Check their site for the specifications.
We found a twin pusher two channel Su-30 sold by a number of retailers shown in the last picture below. It has a 22.5" wingspan and is powered by twin motor pusher props. We don't know the quality of the rc model.
Su-30
