Sukhoi Su-30 facts for kids
The Sukhoi Su-30 is a powerful Russian fighter aircraft. It was designed by a company called Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. This jet is known as a "4.5-generation" fighter. This means it is very advanced and can do many things, like flying fast, carrying lots of weapons, and being very agile in the air. Many countries around the world use the Su-30 in their air forces.
The Su-30 is used by these air forces:
- Algerian Air Force
- Angolan Air Force
- People's Liberation Army Air Force (China)
- Indian Air Force
- Indonesian Air Force
- Kazakh Air Force
- Royal Malaysian Air Force
- Russian Air Force
- Uganda Air Force
- Venezuelan Air Force
- Vietnam People's Air Force
Different Types of Su-30
The Sukhoi Su-30 comes in several different types, or "versions." These versions are often made to fit the specific needs of different countries that buy them.
Su-30K
The Su-30K is an export version. This means it was made to be sold to other countries. It is based on the basic Su-30 design.
Su-30MKI
The Su-30MKI is a special version made for India. The "I" in MKI stands for India. This version has advanced features and technologies that India requested.
Su-30SM
The Su-30SM is a version of the Su-30MKI that is used by Russia itself. The "SM" stands for "Serial Modernized," meaning it's an updated version for the Russian Air Force.
Images for kids
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A Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30LL flying very low over the runway.
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An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI in flight.
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A Royal Malaysian Air Force Su-30MKM taking off.
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A Su-30MK2 from the Uganda People's Defence Force Air Wing.
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An Algerian Air Force Su-30MKA being refuelled in the air by an Il-78 Midas tanker aircraft.
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A map showing countries that use the Sukhoi Su-30 in blue.
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An Indonesian Air Force Su-30.
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A Venezuelan Air Force Su-30MK2.
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A Russian Air Force Su-30SM flying.
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A Russian Air Force Su-30M2 at an airshow.
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Another view of a Uganda People's Defence Force Air Wing Su-30MK2.
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