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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Su-30MKM
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2007–2009
Quantity
18
Unit Price (current)
$75.0M↗ 50% inflation · 2009→2025
Original Price
$50.0M (2009)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$75.0M
Original: $50.0M (2009)
Inflation: +%50
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2003
- Service Entry Year2007
- Crew2
- Primary RoleMultirole fighter
- Generation4th generation+
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeLyulka AL-31FP
- Engine ModelAL-31FP
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)123
- Thrust (afterburner, each)147
- Thrust-to-Weight0.9
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
- Internal Fuel8,000 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed2,120 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Cruise Speed900 km/h
- Stall Speed260 km/h
- Service Ceiling17,300 m
- Ferry Range3,000 km
- Combat Radius1,296 km
- Rate of Climb300 m/s
- G-Limit9
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length21.935 m
- Wingspan14.7 m
- Height5.98 m
- Wing Area78
- Empty Weight18,500 kg
- Loaded Weight26,090 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight38,800 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints12
- Weapons Payload8,000 kg
- Internal Gun1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarN011M Bars (phased array)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Built18
- Unit Cost50,000,000 USD
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start2007
- Production End2009
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Sale: Malaysia (18 units) · $900 M
- 2007Production started
- 2009Production ended
19
years in service
2
years in production
18
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Su-30MKMSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | $900.0 M | $1.57 Mr |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
20MULTIROLE FIGHTERS7POST-COLD WAR · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS33RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS4PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS205PRICE · ALL WEAPONS50PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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.
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