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Su-30MKK
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Su-30MKK

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1998
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Su-30MKK

Su-30MKK
Su-30MKK Photo: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
75
Air-to-Ground Capability
88
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
82
Speed & Agility
78
Survivability
80
Reliability
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKomsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service1998–2016
Operators6 countries
Quantity30
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
82
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
10/25
Post-Cold War
27/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
75
Air-to-Ground Capability
88
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
82
Speed & Agility
78
Survivability
80
Reliability
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Su-30MKK
Country
Production
1998–2016
Quantity
30
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
82
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 Flight1999
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMultirole strike fighter
  • Generation4.5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeLyulka AL-31F
  • Engine ModelSaturn AL-31F
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)76
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)123
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.96
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel10,180 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,120 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
  • Cruise Speed980 km/h
  • Stall Speed240 km/h
  • Service Ceiling17,300 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Combat Radius1,500 km
  • Rate of Climb230 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run550 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length21.9 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height6.36 m
  • Wing Area62
  • Empty Weight17,700 kg
  • Loaded Weight24,900 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight34,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built76
  • Operators5
  • Variants4
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1998
  • Production End2016
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1998Production started
  2. 2003Sale: Vietnam (4 units)
  3. 2006Sale: Venezuela (24 units)
  4. 2008Sale: Indonesia (9 units)
  5. 2012Last sale: Indonesia (6 units)
  6. 2016Production ended
28
years in service
18
years in production
30
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 85units
85active
Su-30MKKSALES5records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2012Indonesia6——
2008Indonesia9——
2006Venezuela24——
2003Vietnam4——
—Russia20——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
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.
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