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Su-30MKI

A large twin-engine, two-seat multi-role fighter that forms the backbone of the fighter force. Many were assembled in India.

Photo: Su-30MKI
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Quick facts

Type
Multi-role fighter
Origin
Russia (Sukhoi), built in India by HAL under licence
Crew
2
Inducted
2002
Engines
Two

Numbers such as fleet size, strength and performance change with time and are not given here. See the official website for the latest information.

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