Su-30cm for the Russian Air Force

Writes Marina Lystseva:

My visit to Irkutsk Aviation Plant was connected with the transfer of 22 November 2012 of the "Corporation" Irkut "the first two multi-purpose fighter Su-30cm for the Russian Air Force.
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2. The contract for the supply of thirty Su-30cm in the period until 2015 was signed between the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and JSC "Corporation" Irkut "in March 2012.



3. December 5 crews ferried two Russian Air Force Su-30cm State Flight Test Center, located in Ahtubinsk Astrakhan region.



4. As the official representatives of the Air Force, entry into service of modern double super-maneuverable Su-30cm significantly increase the combat power of the Russian Air Force.



5. The first flight was built by order of the Russian Air Force Su-30cm made on September 21 at the airport IAP (m = exactly on my birthday!)



6. Su-30cm has a super-maneuverability, equipped with radar with a phased antenna array is capable to apply modern and promising high-precision weapons class "air-to-air" and "air-to-surface".



7. In addition to combat missions, the aircraft can be used for pilot training on advanced multi-functional super-maneuverable single-seat fighter.



8. Multi-purpose fighter Su-30cm is a further development of the family of combat aircraft such as the Su-30MKI.



9. Specialists of JSC "Sukhoi" fighter adapted to the requirements of the Russian Air Force radar systems, radio and public recognition, ejection seat and a number of support systems. Also, changes in the composition of the weapons.



10. Pilots Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighters conducted several dozen educational fighting with the F-15, F-16, "Tornado", "Rafale" Air Force of several countries.



11. According to unofficial data, the final score with all types of Western fighter - in favor of Su-30MKI.



12. December 24, 2012 during a visit to India, President of Russia signed a contract to supply 42 aircraft to India, the Su-30MKI kits for assembly under license.



13. Thus the total number of ordered India's Su-30MKI has reached 272. More than 150 of them have already been delivered.



14. maneuverable Su-30cm provide engines with thrust vector control. For the first time this innovative technology used in the production aircraft of Russian Air Force.



15. The Director-General of Irkutsk Aviation Plant - branch of JSC "Corporation" Irkut "- Vice President Alexander boar, President of JSC" Corporation "Irkut" Oleg Demchenko, the Hero of Russia, Major-General Alexander Kharchevsky meet Air Force pilots, made its first flight on the Su 30cm.



16.Geroy Russian Major-General Alexander Kharchevsky.



17. Oleg Demchenko, "We worked for many years for export, and now began to supply aircraft to the Motherland. Today we pass the first two Russian Air Force Su-30cm. This is - a historic event for our team, for the company "Dry" for all "United Aircraft Corporation".



18. Alexander Kharchevsky: "It is important that the Su-30cm is already in mass production and will be delivered to the Air Force is not isolated instances, and squadrons."



19. Alexander Kharchevsky: "The Su-30cm at times to increase the combat capabilities associated with the detection and destruction of targets, and not one but several simultaneously. The potential of such an aircraft is comparable with the potential of two aircraft of the previous generation. "



20. "enlistment Su-30cm - a new stage in the re-Force. Features allow fighters to increase the combat potential of our aircraft. So far, the Russian Air Force did not have the aircraft, which would allow to solve the problems at this level. "



21. Alexander Kharchevsky: "At one time I wanted to fly on this plane, and today this dream is becoming a reality for many of our pilots & quot ;.



22. 19 December 2012, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov and President of "Corporation" Irkut ", senior vice president of JSC" United Aircraft Corporation Oleg Demchenko signed a contract for delivery of the second batch of the Russian Air Force multi-role Su-30cm. In accordance with the terms of the contract Corporation "Irkut" build up to 2016 for the Russian Air Force Su-30 30cm.



23. Before leaving.



24. A test pilot Igor Krylov



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27. Test pilot Evgeny Averyanov. The son of the ?!



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29. My favorite photo with a photo shoot. And another one.



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32. In addition to the Su-30cm in the shop preparing Yaqui-130 for the Air Force



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37. Blowing engines



38. Once again, the hangar



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