Su-30MKM
The Sukhoi Su-30MKM (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). It is a variant of the Su-30 series fighters, with many significant improvements over the original Su-30MK export version. The Su-30MKM was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and is based on the Su-30MKI of the Indian Air Force. Both aircraft have common airframe, thrust vectoring engines and a digital fly-by-wire system, however the MKM version differs from the MKI mainly in the composition of the onboard avionics. It can carry up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) payload over a 1,296 km (805 mi; 700 nmi) un-refueled combat radius. In 2003, the Su-30MKM was selected by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. In August 2003, during the course of President Vladimir Putin's official visit to Malaysia, the contract for the Su-30MKM aircraft was signed. Except for Russian MiG-29N, the RMAF has previously operated aircraft of Western origin.
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- Manufacturer
- Yakovlev Corporation
- Country of origin
- Russia
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 730 kt
- Max speed
- 1,140 kt
- Range
- 700 nm
- Service ceiling
- 56,800 ft
- Rate of climb
- 11,811 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 85,539 lb
- Empty weight
- 40,565 lb
- Powerplant
- 2 × Lyulka AL-31FP afterburning turbofan engines
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 72 ft
- Wingspan
- 48.3 ft
- Height
- 20.8 ft
- Number built
- 18
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.