Sukhoi Su-30 - Variants

Variants

Su-27PU

Long range interceptor based on two-seater Su-27UB trainer. Later renamed Su-30.

Su-30

Testbed fighter with canards added. Its NATO codename is 'Flanker-C'.

Su-30K

Commercial version of the basic Su-30.

Su-30KI

Sukhoi proposal for upgrading Russian AF single seat Su-27S. Also proposed export version for Indonesia, 24 were ordered but subsequently cancelled due to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. the only single seat in Su-30 family.

Su-30KN

Upgrade project for operational two-seat fighters, the Su-27UB, Su-30 and Su-30K. This was cancelled in Russia but later revived as Su-30M2. Belorussia consider updating ex-Indian Su-30K to the Su-30KN standard.

Su-30M

An upgraded Su-27PU with multirole capabilities.

Su-30MK

Commercial version of Su-30M first revealed in 1993. Export versions include navigation and communication equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

Su-30M2

A Su-30 version from manufacturer KnAAPO based on the Su-30MK with canards and optional thrust-vectoring. The Russian Air Force placed an initial order for the variant in 2009. Factory tests were completed in September 2010.

Su-30MKI

MKI stands for "Modernizirovannyi, Kommercheskiy, Indiski" meaning "Modernized, Commercial, Indian". Jointly-developed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Air Force. Includes thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards. Equipped with a multinational avionics complex sourced from Israel, India, Russia and France. Its NATO codename is 'Flanker-H'. The Su-30MKI is reputed to be more advanced than the basic Su-30MK, the Chinese Su-30MKK/MK2, and the Malaysian Su-30MKM.

Su-30MKK

Export version for China. MKK stands for Modernizirovannyi, Kommercheskiy, Kitayski or "Modernized, Commercial, China". Its NATO codename is 'Flanker-G'.

Su-30MKM

A derivative of the India-Russian MKI, the MKM is a highly specialised version for Royal Malaysian Air Force (M is for 'Malaysia'). It includes thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards but with avionics from various countries. It will feature head-up displays (HUD), navigational forward-looking IR system (NAVFLIR) and Damocles Laser Designation pod (LDP) from Thales Group of France, MAW-300 missile approach warning sensor (MAWS), RWS-50 RWR and laser warning sensor (LWS) from SAAB AVITRONICS (South Africa) as well as the Russian NIIP N011M BARS PESA radar, electronic warfare (EW) system, optical-location system (OLS) and a glass cockpit.

Su-30MKA

A specialised version for Algeria based on the MKI but with French and Russian avionics as specified by the Algerians.

Su-30SM

A specialised version of the thrust-vectoring Su-30MKI for Russian military. A contract for 30 of the multirole fighter was signed in March 2012 with delivery by 2015. On September 21, 2012 Su-30SM performed its maiden flight.

Su-30MK2

Su-30MKK with upgraded electronics that enabled support for anti-ship missiles.

Su-30MKV

Export version for Venezuela is most likely to be similar to the Su-30MK2. This is based on the presence of two such demonstrator models (No. 0460 and No. 1259) from the KnAAPO facility that took part in July 2006 national day parade in Caracas.

Su-30MK2V

Su-30MK2 variant for Vietnam with minor modifications.

Su-30MK3

Su-30MKK with Zhuk MSE radar and support for Kh-59MK anti-ship missile.