LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Su-30MKI
Photo: Sanil Nath · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
REC // INTEL FEED

Su-30MKI

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 2000
ADD TO COMPARE

Su-30MKI

⚙ Sukhoi Su-30 variant
Su-30MKI
Su-30MKI Photo: Sanil Nath · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
92
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
87
Speed & Agility
85
Survivability
88
Reliability
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators1 countries
Quantity272
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
87
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
3/25
Post-Cold War
10/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
92
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
90
Range & Payload
87
Speed & Agility
85
Survivability
88
Reliability
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Su-30MKI
Country
Production
2000–
Quantity
272
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
87
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight2000
  • Service Entry Year2002
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMultirole fighter
  • Generation4++
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed2,300 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.25 Mach
  • Service Ceiling17,300 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Combat Radius3,000 km
  • Rate of Climb300 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length21.935 m
  • Wingspan20 m
  • Height6 m
  • Empty Weight16,400 kg
  • Loaded Weight26,090 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight38,800 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built272
  • Operators1
  • Variants30
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
26
years in service
272
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Su-30MKI 2000
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 260units
260active
Su-30MKISALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2000India140——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Multirole Fighters entry →