Su-30MKM
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Irkut / Sukhoi
First Deployed: 2007
Overview
Malaysia operates 18 Su-30MKM heavy multirole fighters procured in 2003. Features thrust vectoring, BARS PESA radar, French/Israeli avionics. Operational readiness chronically poor (~40-50%) due to Russian spare parts difficulties.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multirole Fighter (Malaysian Variant) |
| Radar | NIIP N011M Bars PESA |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31FP thrust-vectoring (122.6 kN AB each) |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.0 |
| Combat Radius | 1,500 km |
| Special Features | French avionics (Thales HUD, Sextant ICMS), Malaysian-specified integration |
Operators
- Cambodia
- Malaysia
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