Russia reveals Su-30SME export 'Flanker' details

[Zarvan]

A model of the Su-30SME seen at the recent LIMA exhibition in Malaysia. Source: Nikolai Novichkov

Russia has revealed new details of the Su-30SME export variant of the Sukhoi 'Flanker' fighter that it launched in early 2016.

Speaking at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia, president of Irkut Corporation Oleg Demchenko revealed performance specifications for the twin-seat derivative of the Su-30SM that recently entered service with Russia and Kazakhstan (the Su-30SM is itself a development of the Su-30MKI sold to India).

The Su-30SME has a normal take-off weight of 26,090 kg, a maximum take-off weight of 34,000 kg, a speed of 1.75 Mach, and normal/maximum fuel weights of 5,270/9,300 kg respectively. It has operational range of 1,280 km at sea-level and at a speed of 800 km/h; of 3,000 km flying at a high altitude and at a speed of 900 km/h; and of 5,600 km with one air refuelling contact.

The Su-30SME is powered by two AL-31FP afterburner jet engines with thrust vectoring control. The powerplants have a combined thrust of 25,000 kg, and afford the fighter a combat payload of up to 8,000 kg mounted from its 12 hardpoints.

The avionics suite of the Su-30SME has been upgraded and the aircraft equipped for infrared and laser targeting pods for ground target acquisition and engagement. The new fire control radar can acquire and track 15 aerial targets simultaneously while being able to attack four at once. Other features include an integrated electro-optical targeting sensor coupled with a laser inertial navigation system, a helmet-mounted target designator, and satellite navigation system compatible with the GLONASS and NAVSTAR formats.

"The Su-30SME is an upgraded modern platform based on Russian equipment," Demchenko said. "As the basic Russian Su-30SM version develops, the capabilities of the export Su-30SME will also expand."

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[bdslph]

hhhoooo hhhhhhhhhooo wow
its a awesome SU30 SME

if ever BAF choose to buy su 30 i guess they should get the SME model

 

[Sage]

hhhoooo hhhhhhhhhooo wow
its a awesome SU30 SME

if ever BAF choose to buy su 30 i guess they should get the SME model

Yours one is a different one ...but not much difference in capabilities ...

 

[Sankpal]

is it a downgrade model of su 30?

speed, operation range etc?

is it a downgrade model of su 30?

speed, operation range etc?

 

[Moon]

is it a downgrade model of su 30?

speed, operation range etc?

is it a downgrade model of su 30?

speed, operation range etc?

The Su-30SME has a normal take-off weight of 26,090 kg, a maximum take-off weight of 34,000 kg, a speed of 1.75 Mach, and normal/maximum fuel weights of 5,270/9,300 kg respectively. It has operational range of 1,280 km at sea-level and at a speed of 800 km/h; of 3,000 km flying at a high altitude and at a speed of 900 km/h; and of 5,600 km with one air refuelling contact.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Looks like a interesting machine

 

[Michael Corleone]

More emphasis on electronic warfare capabilities I believe... the 'e' designation doesn't seem to denote a country in my mind.

 

[khanasifm]

Article on SuXX

 

[Michael Corleone]

Article on SuXX

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What is this beautiful magazine for adults? :3

 

[Penguin]

More emphasis on electronic warfare capabilities I believe... the 'e' designation doesn't seem to denote a country in my mind.

e denotes export

 

[Michael Corleone]

e denotes export

What's the difference between the sm version and the export versions of sm variants?

 

[Penguin]

What's the difference between the sm version and the export versions of sm variants?

Good question ;-)

 

[The SC]

What's the difference between the sm version and the export versions of sm variants?

Su-30SM
A specialised version of the thrust-vectoring Su-30MKI and MKM variants for the Russian military, produced by the Irkut Corporation.[34][35] Russia's Defence Ministry was impressed with the MKI's performance envelope and ordered 30 Su-30SMs, a localised version of Su-30MKI, for the Russian Air Force.[36] The Su-30SM is considered as 4+ gen jet fighter.[37][38][39][40][41][42] The new version has been upgraded based on Russian military requirements for radar, radio communications systems, friend-or-foe identification system, ejection seats, weapons, and other aircraft systems.[43][44] The aircraft is equipped with the Bars-R radar and the wide-angle HUD.[35][44][45][46][47] A contract for 60 of the multirole fighter was signed in March 2012 with delivery by 2016.[48] On 21 September 2012 Su-30SM performed its maiden flight.[49] The export version, the SU-30SME was unveiled at the Singapore Airshow 2016.[50]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-30