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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.

Sunday 24 September 2023 - 12:45

Military Knowledge: Yak-130 Fighter Trainer

The Yakovlev Yak-130 (NATO reporting name: Mitten) is a subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by Yakovlev Design Bureau. The main purpose of Yak-130 is to replicate the characteristics of several 4+ generation fighters as well as the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter. It can also perform light-attack and reconnaissance duties, carrying a combat load of 3,000 kg.

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.

Monday 7 February 2022 - 09:38

Military Knowledge: Sukhoi Su-34 Fighter-Bomber

The Sukhoi Su-34, NATO reporting name: Fullback, is a Soviet-Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic fighter-bomber aircraft. The Sukhoi Su-34 first flew in 1990 and entered service with the Russian Air Force in 2014.

Wednesday 16 September 2020 - 08:19

Military Knowledge: Sukhoi Su-33 Multirole Fighter Jet

The Sukhoi Su-33, NATO reporting name: Flanker-D is an all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K.