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Su-30MKK (Flanker-G)

Multirole fighter aircraftFielded 2000Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Su-30MKK (Flanker-G)
Photo: Pdxgs1208 · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole fighter aircraft
Date of introduction2000
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Crew2Med[1]
ManufacturerSukhoiMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length21.9 m72 ftMed[1]
Wingspan14.7 m48 ftMed[1]
Height6.36 m21 ftMed[1]
Gross weight24,900 kg54,895 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofan enginesMed[1]
Thrust / power123 kN (28,000 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
SpeedMach 2Med[1]
Range3,000 km1,864 mi · 1,620 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling17,300 m56,759 ftMed[1]
G limits+9gMed[1]
Rate of climb5.083 m/sMed[1]
Armament and payload
Rocket Weapon SystemVarious unguided rocketsMed[1]
ArmamentGryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1; R-27; R-77; Kh-29; KAB-500L; KAB-1500LMed[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteThe encrypted VHF/UHF communication radio of Su-30MKK has a maximum range in excess of 400 km, while the encrypted HF communication radio of Su-30MKK has a maximum range in excess of 1,500 km, and…Med[1]
Electronic Warhare SystemRussian sources have claimed that the electronic warfare systems of Su-30MKK utilizes the latest technologies available in Russia and the radar warning receivers are so effective…Med[1]
Flight ControlThe fly by wire (FBW) control with quadruple redundancy designed by Russkaya Avionika is the same system used for the Su-30MKI.Med[1]
Flight InstrumentsThe Su-30MKK features a glass cockpit of Russkaya Avionika JSC, with each pilot having two large multi-function displays, rear pilot displays arranged in a rather unconventional…Med[1]
Mission ComputerThe new mission computer was jointly developed by the Russian National Aeronautical System Science Research Academy and Russkaya Avionika JSC, designated as MVK, capable of…Med[1]
NavigationThe integrated navigational systems designated as PNS-10, incorporating the A737 subsystem. The system is capable of utilizing both the GPS and GLONASS, but it is rumored that…Med[1]
Airborne RadarAirborne radar on board Su-30MKK has been continuously upgraded and a total of three were confirmed so far, all of which are controlled by the RLPK-27VE integrated radar targeting…Med[1]
FIre Control SystemThe fire control system on board integrates the radar, optronics, helmet-mounted sight, electronic warfare gears including radar warning receivers, and data links.Med[1]
Variants
Su-30MKCommercial version of Su-30M first revealed in 1993. Export versions include navigation and communication equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.[1]
Su-30MKIMKI for Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Indiski - "Modernized Commercial Indian". An export version for India, jointly developed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).[1]
Su-30MKAA version of the Su-30MKI, except with French and Russian avionics for Algeria.[1]
Su-30MKMA derivative of the Russian-Indian Su-30MKI, the MKM is a highly specialised version for Royal Malaysian Air Force. It includes thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards but with avionics from various countries.[1]
Su-30SMSM for Serijnyi Modernizirovannyi - "Serial Modernized". A specialised version of the thrust-vectoring Su-30MKI for the Russian Air Force, produced by the Irkut Corporation.[1]
Su-30MKKMKK for Modernizirovanniy Kommercheskiy Kitayskiy - "Modernized Commercial for China". An export version for China. NATO reporting name Flanker-G[1]
Su-30MK2Modernized Su-30MKK for China, Indonesia and Uganda with advanced avionics and weapons.[1]
Su-30MK2VSu-30MK2 variant for Vietnam with minor modifications.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 6Confidence · Source
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1Autocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,800 rounds/min
R-27Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
40 km25 mi · 22 nmi
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
semi-active radar homing (A/C), active-radar-homing (R-27EA), infrared homing (B/D), passive radar (E/F)
Warhead
blast/fragmentation, or continuous rod
Warhead weight
39 kg
Speed
Mach 4.5
Length
4.08 m
R-77Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
80–100 km50–62 mi · 43–54 nmi
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Inertial with mid-course update and terminal active radar homing/infrared homing (R-77T)
Warhead
HE fragmenting
Warhead weight
22.5 kg
Speed
Mach 4
Length
3.6 m
Kh-29Air-to-Surface Missile
Med[1]
Range
10 km6 mi · 5 nmi
Type
Air-to-Surface Missile
Guidance
semi-active laser guidance
Warhead
HE armour-piercing
Warhead weight
320 kg
Speed
1,470 km/h
Length
390 cm
KAB-500LLaser-Guided Bomb
Med[1]
Type
Laser-Guided Bomb
Warhead weight
450 kg
Length
3.05 m
KAB-1500LPrecision Guided Bomb
Med[1]
Type
Precision Guided Bomb
Guidance
Laser-guided
Warhead
high explosive (LG-F-E), penetrating (LG-Pr-E), fuel-air (LG-OD-E)
Length
4,280 mm
Summary

The Sukhoi Su-30MKK (NATO reporting name: Flanker-G) is a modification of the Sukhoi Su-30, incorporating advanced technology from the Sukhoi Su-35 variant. The Su-30MKK was developed by Sukhoi in 1997, as a result of a direct Request for tender between the Russian Federation and China.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
RussiaChinaIndonesiaUgandaVenezuelaVietnam
Sources
  1. Su-30MKK (Flanker-G) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)