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Tuesday 28 October 2025 - 11:57

Military Knowledge: Sukhoi Su-30 Multirole Fighter; The Versatile Backbone of Russian and Allied Air Forces

The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine multirole fighter and one of Russia’s most successful fourth-generation aircraft. With its high maneuverability, extended operational range, and capability to perform a wide array of aerial missions, it has become the backbone of the air forces of several nations. Derived from the design of the Su-27, the Su-30 has been developed in multiple variants and serves as a complementary platform to more advanced fighters like the Su-35. Its ability to conduct air-to-air and air-to-surface operations, reconnaissance, and aerial support has made it a popular choice in the global defense market.

Tuesday 17 January 2023 - 20:39

Military Knowledge: Sukhoi Su-35 Multirole Fighter Jet

The Sukhoi Su-35 fighter – Flanker-E according to NATO – is a fourth-generation++, ultra-maneuverable and multi-role air superiority fighter jet designed by Sukhoi aircraft maker and manufactured by the Russian Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant (KnAAPO). The fighter was seen as the most advanced Russian fighter jet prior to entering of the Sukhoi-57 into service in 2020.