Unresolved Issues In Su-30MKI Could Impact “Super Sukhoi” Upgrade Talks

[Zarvan]

Su-30 Mki Overhaul at Nashik (Photo:HAL)

A plan to upgrade Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI aircraft to the “Super Sukhoi” configuration may be delayed owing to unresolved issues with the Su-30MKI aircraft.

Russia’s Rosoboronexport and Irkut Corp. had proposed in 2011 to equip the Su-30MKI with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, improved weapons and stealth characteristics to bring it close to the level of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

A source confirmed to defenseworld.net that inter-governmental talk is on between India and Russia on the “Super Sukhoi” program. But the IAF is chary about the program as it has “unresolved problems” with the Su-30 MKI.

The unresolved service issues include in-flight displays blanking off, ejection seat activating on its own and problems with the engine. “There has been a game of buck-passing between the IAF, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, and Sukhoi Design Bureau regarding the unresolved issues”, the source said.

The source said that any talk of a Sukhoi upgrade being signed on to by the IAF is not a possibility in the near future. “Talks have been going on for the past three-four years about the Super Sukhoi program – the way the upgrade program is named – but nothing has been decided.”

"Research institutions and industrial facilities in India will participate in the program to modernize the Su-30MKI, which will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the aircraft," an Irkut spokesperson had told journalists ahead of the Aero India show earlier this year.

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Unresolved Issues In Su-30MKI Could Impact “Super Sukhoi” Upgrade Talks

 

[Max Pain]

They should eventually be taken care of,
I dont think they are in a Rush for the Super Sukhoi Upgrade.

 

[MilSpec]

B.S article.
MFD issue has been solved, and this is not unique to MKI, such instances have happened on a/c's all around the globe, including F15's F16's, Mirages, etc. (even on a delta Airbus A320)

Another issue was toggle switch that would de-activate the FBW without warning, which has been resolved. Ejection seat problem was mis-wired llid on the 4-20mA board, which also has been rectified.

SU30MKI most likely will get a radar retrofit on it's MLU and not before. The bone of contention is to get commonality with Irbis BARS Aesa on PMF FGFA.

 

[a.kumar]

in-flight displays blanking off were long fixed and HAL also has confirmed it was done through a sw update , Auto ejection is only problem is unresolved since problem cannot be pinpointed yet

B.S article.
MFD issue has been solved, and this is not unique to MKI, such instances have happened on a/c's all around the globe, including F15's F16's, Mirages, etc. (even on a delta Airbus A320)

Another issue was toggle switch that would de-activate the FBW without warning, which has been resolved. Ejection seat problem was mis-wired llid on the 4-20mA board, which also has been rectified.

SU30MKI most likely will get a radar retrofit on it's MLU and not before. The bone of contention is to get commonality with Irbis BARS Aesa on PMF FGFA.

I agree with you, made up Sources of defenseworld.net are smoking latest batch of ganja from Afghanistan, not knowing what lies they are spreading .

 

[Imran Khan]

delays are part of indian deals nothing to be worry

 

[GURU DUTT]

delays are part of indian deals nothing to be worry

baat saari ye hai ki "oopar" paise to minle nahi ab to .... "kundi kaun khole"

 

[PARIKRAMA]

The important thing is it will come.. be its 2017 or 2019.. or even 2021.. When it comes the whole MKIs strength ..272 birds would multiply in a behemoth proportion.. thats the bottom line..

 

[egodoc222]

B.S article.
MFD issue has been solved, and this is not unique to MKI, such instances have happened on a/c's all around the globe, including F15's F16's, Mirages, etc. (even on a delta Airbus A320)

Another issue was toggle switch that would de-activate the FBW without warning, which has been resolved. Ejection seat problem was mis-wired llid on the 4-20mA board, which also has been rectified.

SU30MKI most likely will get a radar retrofit on it's MLU and not before. The bone of contention is to get commonality with Irbis BARS Aesa on PMF FGFA.

Why can't we get it upgraded with Israeli aesa radar?

 

[Indus Falcon]

Why can't we get it upgraded with Israeli aesa radar?

That's a very good idea. Go for it!