The Russian Air Force demonstration squadron received Su-30SM fighters 0
Four Su-30SMs on the weekend made a journey of more than 4,200 km from the production factory in Irkutsk city to Kubinka base, on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia to join the air force’s `Russian Knights` squadron.
Four Su-30SMs on the weekend made a journey of more than 4,200 km from the production factory in Irkutsk city to Kubinka base, on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia to join the air force’s `Russian Knights` squadron.
These aircraft are painted white – blue – red, bearing numbers 30, 31, 32 and 33 to perform the squadron’s demonstration missions.
These aircraft are painted white – blue – red, bearing numbers 30, 31, 32 and 33 to perform the squadron’s demonstration missions.
The pilots controlling the Su-30SM are all experienced officers of the Russian Air Force.
The pilots controlling the Su-30SM are all experienced officers of the Russian Air Force.
The Su-30SM will replace the Su-27s operated by the `Russian Knights` squadron from 1991 to present.
The Su-30SM will replace the Su-27s operated by the `Russian Knights` squadron from 1991 to present.
The Su-30SM is a 4++ generation fighter aircraft developed by Russia on the Su-30MKI platform exported to the Indian market.
The Su-30SM is a 4++ generation fighter aircraft developed by Russia on the Su-30MKI platform exported to the Indian market.
The Su-30SM is equipped with two AL-31FP engines with the ability to change thrust direction (thrust-vector control).
The Su-30SM is equipped with two AL-31FP engines with the ability to change thrust direction (thrust-vector control).
In addition, the Su-30SM also has a pair of canards in the front to help enhance acrobatic and aerial combat capabilities.
In addition, the Su-30SM also has a pair of canards in the front to help enhance acrobatic and aerial combat capabilities.
`Russian Knights` is the demonstration flight team of the Russian Air Force, established on April 5, 1991 at Kubinka base.
`Russian Knights` is the demonstration flight team of the Russian Air Force, established on April 5, 1991 at Kubinka base.
The Su-30SM is the main fighter of the Russian Aerospace Forces participating in the war in Syria.
The Su-30SM is the main fighter of the Russian Aerospace Forces participating in the war in Syria.
Performance of the Su-30SM in the air
Su-30SM demonstrates maneuverability in the sky
Tu Quynh
