IAF Sukhoi-30MKI being refuelled mid-air by USAF Boeing KC-135

[RPK]

 

[lilaspr]

I believe Indian Air force was looking for 6 refuellers - planning to buy either Il-78 or Airbus A330 MRTT.
I would suggest Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. Boeing has been very luck lately in Indian military hardware race in general.

 

[Abingdonboy]

I believe Indian Air force was looking for 6 refuellers - planning to buy either Il-78 or Airbus A330 MRTT.
I would suggest Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. Boeing has been very luck lately in Indian military hardware race in general.

A new aerial refueller deal will begin shortly involving a head to head fight between the IL-78MKI, A330 MRTT and the KC-46.

 

[Jugger]

Sukhois are big aircraft indeed
Military cooperation between India and USA is always a good thing.

 

[Ram Mahadev]

MKi is so funking huge

Bo wonder China India Russia is the only country which can maintain such a huge fighter jet fleet of these beasts. If am not wrong with 310 fighters overall India will have largest fleet of 30s more than the creators Russians? Correct me if am wrong guys.

And in future India will operate massive fleets of Su30 and PakFa for the next 30-40 years?

Sukhois are big aircraft indeed
Military cooperation between India and USA is always a good thing.

LOL seriously man Looks like a mini bomber. Other than a fighter.

Once during an recent interview with HAL / ADA chairman a question was put to them on mirage vs sukois or Migs. HAL chairman smiled and said Mirage is too soft and cute for the Russians just a few cents from my side. Go polar bears

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Sukhoi30Mki is Love

 

[Mustang06]

That size tho! How many MKI can KC135 refuel at one go!

 

[RISING SUN]

That size tho! How many MKI can KC135 refuel at one go!

I believe two minimum and maybe 5 Maximum if drogue and boom used along with current system.

 

[Sloth 22]

A new aerial refueller deal will begin shortly involving a head to head fight between the IL-78MKI, A330 MRTT and the KC-46.

That would face more delays, as MoD and IAF are getting a pair or two of Il76 converted to Il78MKI under their present MLU.

 

[Super Commando Dhruva]

Dam SON, its so cool!!! I wonder how they managed to get this shot and angle.

 

[Abingdonboy]

That would face more delays, as MoD and IAF are getting a pair or two of Il76 converted to Il78MKI under their present MLU.

Deal will be signed in 2019.