Sukhoi Su-30

The twin-seat Flanker built for long-range multirole missions.

PLAAF Sukhoi Su-30 © Editorial Team

Overview

Sukhoi Russia ICAO: SU30 1992–Present $47 million (2020)

The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-seat multirole fighter developed from the Su-27. Designed for extended range and advanced mission capability, it serves in numerous air forces. The aircraft has evolved into multiple export-specific variants.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Lyulka AL-31FP turbofans
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 29,400 lbf · 131 kN
Avionics
Sukhoi Air to Air Fire Control System
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
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Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
71 ft 11 in  ·  21.93 m
Tail height
20 ft 10 in  ·  6.36 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 11 in  ·  1.50 m
Wing span
48 ft 3 in  ·  14.70 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
76,000 lb  ·  34,500 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
17,600 lb  ·  8,000 kg
Fuel capacity
3,150 gal · 12,000 L · 9,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
1,145 kt  ·  1,318 mph  ·  2,121 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
1,620 nm  ·  1,860 mi  ·  3,000 km
Fuel burn
1.36 nm/gal  ·  0.67 km/L
Ceiling
59,000 ft  ·  18,000 m
Rate of climb
45,275 ft/min  ·  230 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,800 ft  ·  550 m
Landing distance
2,450 ft  ·  750 m
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Sukhoi Su-30 of the Russian Air Force inflight.

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Operational Context

Sukhoi Su-30 — twin-seat multirole fighter

The Su-30 first flew in the late 1980s as a two-seat derivative of the Su-27. It was designed to provide extended range and improved mission flexibility compared with the single-seat version. Subsequent variants introduced advanced avionics and thrust-vectoring engines.

Powered by twin turbofan engines producing over 27,000 pounds of thrust (120 kN) each with afterburner, the Su-30 can exceed Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 77,000 pounds (35,000 kg). The aircraft carries a broad array of modern munitions.

The Su-30 has been widely exported, including to India and other countries with customized configurations. Its long range and heavy payload make it suitable for both air superiority and strike roles. The aircraft remains a significant element of several national air forces.