Sukhoi Su-30#Su-30SM

While the original Su-27 had good range, it still did not have enough range for the Soviet Air Defense Forces (PVO, as opposed to VVS – the Soviet Air Force). The Air Defense Forces needed to cover the vast expanse of the Soviet Union. Hence, development began in 1986 on the Su-27PU, an improved-capability variant of the Su-27 capable of serving as a long-range interceptor or airborne command post.{{cite web |url=http://www.mars.slupsk.pl/fort/sukhoi/su-30-ru-27pu.htm |title=Project T-10PU Heavy interceptor fighter Su-27PU (Su-30)|first=Mariusz Wojciechowski|last=Słupsk |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222064006/http://www.mars.slupsk.pl/fort/sukhoi/su-30-ru-27pu.htm |archive-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=live}}

The two-seat Su-27UB combat trainer was selected as the basis for the Su-27PU, because it had the performance of a single-seat Su-27 with seating for two crew members. A "proof-of-concept" demonstrator flew on 6 June 1987, and this led to the kick-off of development work on two Su-27PU prototypes. The first Su-27PU flew at Irkutsk on 31 December 1989, and the first of three pre-production models flew on 14 April 1992.{{cite web |url=http://www.airvectors.net/avsu27_2.html#m1 |title=Second-Generation Su-27s & Derivatives|author=Greg Goebel/chapter 2 of 2/ public domain |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140354/http://www.airvectors.net/avsu27_2.html#m1 |archive-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=live}}

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File:Sukhoi Su-30LL demonstrator flying along the runway at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport less than 1 metre off the ground.jpg extremely close to the ground piloted by Anatoly Kvochur. ]]

The Su-30 is a multirole fighter. It has a two-seat cockpit with an airbrake behind the canopy. It can serve as an air superiority fighter and as a strike fighter.{{cite web |url=https://www.uacrussia.ru/en/aircraft/lineup/military/su-30mk/ |title=Су-30MК }}

The integrated aerodynamic configuration, combined with the thrust vectoring control ability, results in high maneuverability and supermaneuverability characteristics. Equipped with a digital fly-by-wire system, the Su-30 can perform some very advanced maneuvers, including the Pugachev's Cobra and the tailslide. These maneuvers quickly decelerate the aircraft, causing a pursuing fighter to overshoot, as well as breaking a Doppler radar-lock, as the relative speed of the aircraft drops below the threshold where the signal registers to the radar.{{cite web |url=http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/ucacres/PCES.pdf |title=Discovering Novel Fighter Combat Maneuvers. |access-date=17 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607103641/http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/ucacres/PCES.pdf |archive-date=7 June 2011 |url-status=live}}

Some variants of the Su-30, notably the Su-30MKI and its derivatives including the Su-30MKM and Su-30SM, are fitted with canards to enhance maneuverability and also compensate for the heavier N011M Bars radar and mission systems in the nose. The canards and the reshaped LERX help control the vortices and increase the angle-of-attack limit of the airframe, but they also add drag and reduce the maximum speed to Mach 1.75.{{cite web |url=https://www.key.aero/article/depth-look-russias-enhanced-sukhoi-su-30sm2 |title=In Depth Look at Russia's Enhanced Su-30SM2 |work=Key Publishing |date=10 September 2021}}

As with the baseline Su-27S/P, the Su-30's powerplant incorporates two Saturn AL-31F afterburning low-bypass turbofan engines, fed through intake ramps. Two AL-31Fs, each rated at {{convert|122.6|kN|lbf|abbr=on}} of full afterburning thrust for speeds up to Mach 2 in level flight and 1,350 km/h speed at low altitude for non-canard variants. Canted thrust vectoring is used in some variants to enhance maneuverability.

With a normal fuel reserve of 5,270 kg, the Su-30MK is capable of performing a 4.5-hour combat mission with a range of 3,000 km. An aerial refueling system increases the range to {{convert|5200|km|mi|abbr=on}} or flight duration up to 10 hours at cruise altitudes.

The aircraft features autopilot ability at all flight stages including low-altitude flight in terrain-following radar mode, and individual and group combat employment against air and ground/sea-surface targets. Automatic control system interconnected with the navigation system ensures route flight, target approach, recovery to airfield and landing approach in automatic mode.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}

As of 2020, the French firm Thales had integrated its holographic Head-Up Display 3022 system into the Su-30SM. The Russians let the Belarusian side acquire this tool in December 2020. This system is used for tactical situation analysis, map presentation, navigation, attack system, and is used to interrogate avionic sensors and to control effectors.{{cite news |url=https://defence-blog.com/russia-delivers-su-30-fighters-with-french-made-advanced-avionics-to-belarus/ |title=Russia delivers Su-30 fighters with French-made advanced avionics to Belarus |first=Dylan |last=Malyasov |date=31 December 2020 |work=Defence Blog |access-date=9 February 2025}} Some of the at least $783,000 that Irkut-Yakovlev sourced from Thales in 2022 were for this system.{{cite news |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-war-sanctions-western-aircraft-parts/32790317.html |title=How a Russian Fighter-Jet Manufacturer Continued to Import Western Aviation Parts Despite Sanctions |newspaper=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |date=14 February 2024 |last1=Osipova |first1=Svetlana |last2=Sukharev |first2=Dmitry }}

The sanctions policy created as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine caused problems with aftermarket sales and servicing of the French systems that have become an integral part of the Su-30SM. The VKS now needs, via its Rosaviaspetskomplekt partner, to have its warplanes maintained by the Kazakhstani firm ARC Group which is the "exclusive distributor of Safran Electronics & Defence in the Republic of Kazakhstan".

File:Sukhoi Su-30 inflight.jpg Su-30 from the Russian Falcons Aerobatic Team]]

In 1994–1996, an initial batch of five original Su-30 (Su-27PU) fighters, contracted for the Russian Defence Ministry, were delivered to 54th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment based at Savasleyka air base.{{cite web |url= http://www.lietadla.com/lietadla/ruske/su-27pu.htm |title= Suchoj Su-27PU/Su-30 |website= Lietadla |access-date= 15 December 2019 |archive-date= 4 March 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232147/http://www.lietadla.com/lietadla/ruske/su-27pu.htm |url-status= dead }} After the regiment was disbanded in 2002, the aircraft became part of 4th Centre for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel in Lipetsk where they were flown mostly by Russian Falcons aerobatic team.{{cite web |url= https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3586528.html |title=Восстановление истребителей Су-30 (Су-27ПУ) |website=bmpd.livejournal.com|date=28 March 2019 |access-date=15 December 2019}} No further orders of the variant were made. However, the Russian Defence Ministry was impressed with the export Su-30MKI's performance envelope and ordered a local version of the same aircraft for their own use, called the Su-30SM, which is the third adaptation of the MKI after the Malaysian Su-30MKM and the Algerian MKA. A total of 60 Su-30SM fighters, under two contracts signed in March and December 2012, respectively.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} On 21 September 2012, the Su-30SM performed its maiden flight.{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-irkut-launches-su-30sm-test-campaign-376814/ |title=PICTURES: Irkut launches Su-30SM test campaign|first=Vladimir |last=Karnozov |work=Flight Global |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018142217/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-irkut-launches-su-30sm-test-campaign-376814/ |archive-date=18 October 2014 |url-status=live}} The Russian Air Force has received first two serial aircraft on 22 November 2012.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} By end of 2015, 31st Fighter Aviation Regiment, the last aviation regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces that operated Soviet-made MiG-29A/UBs (izdeliye 9.12/9.13) was fully rearmed with about twenty new Su-30SM fighters. All aircraft of the first two contracts were delivered by 2016.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

Another 36 aircraft were ordered in April 2016, six of which intended for the Russian Naval Aviation.{{cite web |url=https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2016/04/04/636259-su-30sm |title=Министерство обороны России получит 36 истребителей Су-30СМ|last=Ведомости|date=3 April 2016 |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144135/https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2016/04/04/636259-su-30sm |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live}} This was to increase the total number to 116 (88 in the Air Force and 28 in the Navy).{{cite web |url=http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20160615/1447882995.html |title=Вооруженные силы до конца 2018 года получат еще 55 истребителей Су-30СМ|date=15 June 2016 |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163427/https://ria.ru/defense_safety/20160615/1447882995.html |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live}}

In October–November 2016, eight new aircraft were handed to Russian Knights aerobatic team, replacing the team's six Su-27 fighters. The aircraft are stationed at Kubinka air base, Moscow Oblast.{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2293427.html |title="Русские Витязи" полностью укомплектовали группу новыми самолетами Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com|date=30 November 2016 |access-date=5 December 2019}}

During the 2017 MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon, it was announced that the Russian Defence Ministry and Irkut Corporation are working on modernization of Russia's Su-30SM fighters to a new "Su-30SM1" standard. The modernization is aimed on improvements in aircraft's avionics and armament.{{cite web |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/defense-security-exhibitions-news/air-show-2017/maks-2017-news-coverage-report/3643-maks-2017-su-30sm-get-his-weapons-modernized.html |title=MAKS 2017: Russian MoD eyes improved variant of the Su-30SM fighter jet |website=airrecognition.com |date=20 July 2017 |access-date=7 August 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807175342/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/defense-security-exhibitions-news/air-show-2017/maks-2017-news-coverage-report/3643-maks-2017-su-30sm-get-his-weapons-modernized.html |url-status=dead }}

The Su-30SM attained full operational capability (FOC) in January 2018, by a resolution of the Russian president.{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/march/4133-su-30sm-fighter-jet-officially-accepted-into-vvs-service.html |title=Su-30SM fighter jet officially accepted into VVS service |website=airrecognition.com|date=6 March 2018 |access-date=8 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705150945/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/march/4133-su-30sm-fighter-jet-officially-accepted-into-vvs-service.html |archive-date=5 July 2018 |url-status=live}}

File:Russian Navy, RF-34013, Sukhoi Su-30SM (49581508706).jpg Su-30SM.]]

In August 2019, the Russian Defence Ministry first signed a contract for undisclosed number of modernized Su-30SM2 (then referred to it as Su-30SM1) fighters. First deliveries to the Russian Aerospace Forces are scheduled for late 2020 with serial deliveries to commence in 2021. The aircraft will receive the N035 Irbis radar and AL-41F1S engines of the Su-35S, what is to standardize and reduce operational costs of the two variants. The aircraft's armament will be also enhanced of the new KAB-250 aerial bombs and Kh-59MK2 stealth cruise missiles. It is planned to modernize all Russia's Su-30SMs to the SM2 standard.

On 25 August 2020, a contract for 21 modernized Su-30SM2 aircraft for the Russian Naval Aviation was signed at the 'ARMY-2020' military-technical forum.{{cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/august/6530-russian-ministry-of-defense-signed-contracts-with-uac-at-army-2020-for-new-aircrafts.html|title=Russian Ministry of Defense signed contracts with UAC at Army-2020 for new aircrafts [sic]|website=airrecognition.com|date=28 August 2020|access-date=31 August 2020|archive-date=18 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918072006/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/august/6530-russian-ministry-of-defense-signed-contracts-with-uac-at-army-2020-for-new-aircrafts.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2020/08/25/837739-minfin-roskosmos|title=Минфин и "Роскосмос" вступили в публичные препирательства о сокращении расходов|website=vedomosti.ru|date=26 August 2020|access-date=31 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.militarynews.ru/story.asp?rid=1&nid=536906&lang=RU|title=Минобороны РФ заключило контракты на поставку боевых самолётов Су-34, Су-35 и Су-30СМ2|website=militarynews.ru|date=25 August 2020|access-date=31 August 2020}}

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In September 2015, Russia deployed Su-30SM fighters for the first time to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport in Latakia, Syria. At least four Su-30SM fighters were spotted in a satellite photo.{{cite web |url=http://www.airforceworld.com/a/20150920/2621.html |title=Su-30SM fighters in Syria for war |publisher=AirForceWorld.com |access-date=21 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925063932/http://www.airforceworld.com/a/20150920/2621.html |archive-date=25 September 2015 |url-status=live}} In late December 2015, there were 16 Su-30SMs at Khmeimim Air Base.{{cite web |last1=Cencoti |first1=David |title=These photos of everyday life at Hmeymim say a lot about the Russian Air Force operations in Syria |url=http://theaviationist.com/2015/12/22/everyday-life-at-latakia-airbase-photos/ |website=The Aviationist |date=22 December 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223151911/http://theaviationist.com/2015/12/22/everyday-life-at-latakia-airbase-photos/ |archive-date=23 December 2015 |url-status=live}} As part of their combat deployment, they provided target illumination for bombers launching airstrikes against rebel groups.{{cite web |url=http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20151005/1296994213.html |title=На авиабазе "Хмеймим" в Сирии размещены российские истребители Су-30СМ|work=РИА Новости |date=5 October 2015|access-date=8 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007232851/http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20151005/1296994213.html |archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live}}

Su-30SMs were initially tasked with aerial escort of Russian attack jets and strategic bombers but conducted also air to ground duties. On 21 March 2017, rebel forces launched a new offensive in the Hama province; a few days later a video emerged showing a Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM striking ground targets with unguided air-to-ground rockets in a dive attack against the rebels.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}

On 3 May 2018, a Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30 crashed shortly after take-off from the Khmeimim Air Base, killing both crew members.{{cite web |url= http://amp.timeinc.net/thedrive/the-war-zone/20602/russian-su-30sm-fighter-jet-crashed-off-the-syrian-coast-killing-both-crew?source=dam |title= Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed off the Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew |access-date= 8 May 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180508044555/http://amp.timeinc.net/thedrive/the-war-zone/20602/russian-su-30sm-fighter-jet-crashed-off-the-syrian-coast-killing-both-crew?source=dam |archive-date= 8 May 2018 |url-status= live |df= dmy-all}}

Russian Su-30SM and Su-35s fighters were used for air superiority missions during the war. Combined, at least seven air to air victories were reported over Ukrainian jet aircraft{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-known-about-russian-and-ukraine-losses-in-aerial-combat-2022-9 |title=An unexpected air-to-air battle is raging over Ukraine. Here's what we know about the losses on both sides.|work=Insider|date=5 September 2022|quote=L-39 jet trainer...MiG-29 of 40th TAB piloted by Lt. Col. Yerko Vaycheslav Vladimirvoich...MiG-29 of 40th TAB piloted by Vladimir Kokhansky...Su-27 lost on February 28 on a defensive mission over Koprivnitsky battling Russian fighters...MiG-29 of Maj. Oleksandr Brynzhal, KIA after shot down over Kyiv Oblast in duel...MiG-29 on March 13 downed over Chernihiv...MiG-29 on March 23 piloted by Maj. Dmitry Chumachenko}} and one over a Ukrainian Naval Aviation Mil Mi-14.{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-known-about-russian-and-ukraine-losses-in-aerial-combat-2022-9 |title=An unexpected air-to-air battle is raging over Ukraine. Here's what we know about the losses on both sides.|work=Insider|date=5 September 2022|quote="an Su-35 was recorded attempting to gun down a Ukrainian Mi-14 utility helicopter over Odessa Bay, only to miss. Subsequently, it downed the chopper with a missile, killing a high-ranking naval officer."}} In turn, Russia lost six Su-30SMs in the air, and five were observed to be lost on the ground.{{cite web | url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/03/list-of-aircraft-losses-during-2022.html | title=List of Aircraft Losses During the Russian Invasion of Ukraine }}

A Russian Su-30 was destroyed on the ground by Ukrainian OTR-21 Tochka missiles fired during the Millerovo air base attack.{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-russian-airbase|title=Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian base|date=25 February 2022}} On 5 March 2022 a Russian Naval Aviation Su-30SM was shot down in Bashtanka area, Mykolayiv Oblast. The pilot was captured.{{cite web|url=https://theaviationgeekclub.com/sukhoi-su-34-pilot-who-stood-next-to-assad-and-putin-in-2016-photo-was-flying-one-of-the-eight-russian-aircraft-shot-down-over-ukraine-today/|title=Sukhoi Su-34 Pilot who stood next to Assad and Putin in 2016 Photo was flying one of the eight Russian Aircraft shot down over Ukraine today|work=The Aviation Geek Club|first=Tom|last=Cooper|date=5 March 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/russia-ukraine-war/story/ukraine-forces-shoot-down-russian-aircraft-capture-pilots-1921094-2022-03-05|title=Ukrainian forces claim to shoot down two Russian aircraft, capture pilots|work=India Today|date=5 March 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/na-mykolayivshhyni-vzyaly-v-polon-pilota-zbytogo-su-30sm/|title=На Миколаївщині взяли в полон пілота збитого Су-30СМ|language=Ukrainian|date=5 March 2022}} On 13 March 2022 another aircraft was lost over Ukraine; the pilot, Kosyk Serhiy Serhiyovych, survived and was captured.{{cite web |url=https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/protypovitryana-oborona-zbyla-rosijskyj-su-30-pilot-u-poloni/ |title=Протиповітряна оборона збила російський Су-30. Пілот у полоні|date=28 March 2022 |language=Ukrainian |work=mil.in.ua}} On 9 August 2022, explosions at Saky air base in Novofedorivka, Crimea left at least three Su-30s destroyed and one damaged according to satellite imagery.{{cite web|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/crimea-russian-air-base-attacked-satellite-images/31982540.html|title=Satellite Images Show Massive Destruction At Russian Air Base On Crimea|website=rferl.org|date=10 August 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62500560|title=Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show|website=bbc.com|date=11 August 2022}} On 18 August a Su-30SM, serial number RF-81771, had its wreckage recorded in Kharkiv region in the Izyum direction.{{cite web|url=https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/na-harkivshhyni-znajshly-ulamky-zbytogo-rosijskogo-su-30sm/|title=На Харківщині знайшли уламки збитого російського Су-30СМ|language=uk|date=18 August 2022}} Another Su-30SM, serial number RF-81773 callsign Red 62, was discovered by Ukrainian forces near Izium, Kharkiv. Fate of the pilots is unknown.{{Cite web |title=Wreckage of a Russian Su-30SM were found in the Izium area |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/wreckage-of-a-russian-su-30sm-were-found-in-the-izium-area/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=2022-09-12 |title=Ukraine Just Captured One Of Russia's Most Capable Aerial Electronic Warfare Pods |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-just-captured-one-of-russias-most-capable-aerial-electronic-warfare-pods |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=The Drive |language=en}}

On 27 August 2023, Ukrainian media, citing claims made by the Security Service of Ukraine, said that 16 Sypaq Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System drones had been used in an attack on the Kursk Vostochny Airport in Russia, with three shot down and the others hitting four Su-30s and one MiG-29 aircraft. An S-300 radar and two Pantsir air defence systems were also reportedly hit.{{cite news|url= https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-s-military-counterintelligence-launches-1693141130.html |website= {{ill|newsukraine.rbc.ua|uk|rbc.ua}} |title= Ukraine's military counterintelligence launches drone attack on Russia's Kursk airfield |first=Oleksandra |last=Bashchenko |date=2023-08-27 |access-date=2023-08-27}}{{cite news |url=https://gagadget.com/en/302776-australian-sypaq-cardboard-drones-could-hit-five-su-30-and-mig-29-fighter-jets-on-russian-territory-bypassing-air-defence/ |website= gagadget.com |title= Australian SYPAQ cardboard drones could hit five Su-30 and MiG-29 fighter jets on Russian territory, bypassing air defences |first=Maksim |last=Panasovskyi |date=2023-08-27 |access-date=2023-08-27}}

On 2 February 2025, a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 was shot down in the area of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. Russian sources claimed it was shot down by an R-37M missile fired from a Su-30SM2. The pilot, kapitan Ivan Bolotov of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, did not survive.{{cite web|url=https://t.me/bmpd_cast/22065.html |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |title=The Russian Air Force shot down a Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jet.}}{{unreliable source?|date=February 2025}}

On 2 May 2025, a Ukrainian HUR Magura V7 naval drone shot down a Russian Su-30 using a AIM-9X missile, 50 km west of Novorossiysk. The crew of two ended up in the Black Sea, where a civilian ship later recovered them. HUR claimed it was the first time a maritime drone shot down an aircraft.{{Cite web |title= Ukrainian intelligence destroys Russian Su-30 with Magura sea drone in first of its kind strike (video) |author= OLEKSANDRA BASHCHENKO |date=2025-05-03|url= https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukrainian-intelligence-destroys-russian-su-1746268365.html |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=RBC Ukraine |language=en}}{{Cite web |title= $50M Russian Su-30 in Black Sea |author= Roman Pryhodko |date=2025-05-03|url= https://militarnyi.com/en/news/after-a-combined-attack-on-the-russian-black-sea-fleet-base-a-russian-aircrew-ended-up-in-the-sea/ |access-date=2025-05-03 |website= militarnyi |language=en}}{{Cite web |title= Ukrainian sea drone downs $50M Russian Su-30 in Black Sea |author= Boyko Nikolov |date=2025-05-03|url= https://bulgarianmilitary.com/amp/2025/05/03/ukrainian-sea-drone-downs-50m-russian-su-30-in-black-sea/ |access-date=2025-05-03 |website= bulgarianmilitary |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=AIM-9X Being Used By Ukraine’s Drone Boats To Engage Russian Jets, Not AIM-9M |url=https://www.twz.com/news-features/aim-9x-being-used-by-ukraines-drone-boats-to-engage-russian-jets-not-aim-9l-ms |website=The War Zone |quote=Q: What kind of jets and what did the Magura’s use to shoot at them? A: Yesterday, it was against two Su-30s. Q: What did they use to shoot at them? A: The missiles are the same [as the last time], AIM-9X.}}

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First talks about acquiring of new fighter for the Indian Air Force began in 1994. A year later, Sukhoi Design Bureau started working on the new fighter based on the original Su-30 design, which later evolved into Su-30MK (Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy - Modernized Commercial) and ultimately into Su-30MKI (Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Indiski - Modernized Commercial Indian).{{cite web |url=https://www.sukhoi.org/products/earlier/253/ |title=Су-30МК |website=sukhoi.org |access-date=7 December 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422171703/https://www.sukhoi.org/products/earlier/253/ |url-status=dead }} On 30 November 1996, Russian state company Rosvooruzhenie (now Rosoboronexport) and Indian Defense Ministry signed a contract for development and production of eight Su-30Ks and 32 Su-30MKIs for the Indian Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.irkut.com/products/18/236/ |title=Су-30МКИ – основа ВВС Индии |website=irkut.com |access-date=7 December 2019}} In March–July 1997, all eight Su-30Ks of the order were delivered at Lohegaon Air Force Base in India.{{cite web |url=http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fighter/su30mki.html |title=Су-30МКИ |website=airwar.ru |access-date=7 December 2019}} On 28 December 2000, as part of the Russian-Indian cooperation, a contract worth more than US$3 billion was signed for license production of 140 Su-30MKI fighters at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) production plant in Nashik.{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1090754.stm |title=India to build Russian fighters |website=bbc.co.uk|date=28 December 2000 |access-date=7 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225101708/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1090754.stm |archive-date=25 December 2008 |url-status=dead}} Between 2002–2004, in accordance with the 1996 contract, 32 Su-30MKIs were built by Irkutsk Aviation Plant for the Indian Air Force. From 2004 onwards, production is carried by HAL.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

In 2007, India and Russia agreed to a deal for another 40 Su-30MKIs for US$1.6 billion, to be produced in India under license.{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-aircraft-deals-with-friend-russia-costing-dear-1424437 |title=Aircraft deals with 'friend' Russia costing dear |website=dnaindia.com|date=17 August 2010 |access-date=7 December 2019}} In March 2010, it was reported India and Russia were negotiating a contract for additional 42 aircraft.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} The contract worth US$1.6 billion was signed in December 2011, increasing the total number of ordered aircraft up to 272.{{cite web |url=https://lenta.ru/news/2011/12/16/buy/ |title=Индия купила 42 истребителя Су-30МКИ |website=lenta.ru|date=16 December 2011 |access-date=3 December 2019}} By March 2020, India had completed the production of all 272 Su-30MKIs licensed under previous contracts.{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/april/6115-india-completes-production-of-su-30mki-fighters.html |title=India completes production of Su-30MKI fighters |website=airrecognition.com |date=2 April 2020 |access-date=13 April 2020 |archive-date=21 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521142715/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/april/6115-india-completes-production-of-su-30mki-fighters.html |url-status=dead }} The country was also considering acquisition of 12 more fighters to compensate for Su-30 losses over nearly 20 years of operation.{{cite news |url=https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2019/10/08/813178-indiya-zakupit-u-rossii-istrebiteli |title=Индия может закупить у России истребители на $2,5 млрд |newspaper=Ведомости|date=8 October 2019 |access-date=7 December 2019}} In 2020, due to the 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes, India determined to purchase 12 additional Su-30MKIs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-to-buy-21-mig-29-and-12-sukhoi-fighter-jets-from-russia-report-11592495559415.html|title=India to buy 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia: Report|first=Elizabeth|last=Roche|date=18 June 2020|website=mint}}

In 2024, Indian media reported negotiations between HAL and Russia for exporting Indian-produced Su-30MKIs. This may be to circumvent American economic sanctions on the export of Russian weapons and their technology.{{Cite news |last=Abrams |first=A. B. |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Indian-Built Russian Su-30 Fighter Could Soon Be a Game Changer on Export Markets |url=https://thediplomat.com/2024/08/indian-built-russian-su-30-fighter-could-soon-be-a-game-changer-on-export-markets/ |work=The Diplomat}}

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To better counter USAF's expanding capabilities in the region, in 1996, an agreement worth US$1.8 billion was reached with Russia to purchase some 38 multirole combat aircraft based on the original Su-30 design. Taking into account China's requirements for its new fighter, the aircraft became known as Su-30MKK (Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Kitayski - Modernized Commercial Chinese).{{cite journal|last=Wei|first=Bai |title=A Flanker by any other name|journal=Air Forces Monthly|date=May 2012|issue=290|pages=72–77}}

In March 1999, first prototype took off from Gromov Flight Research Institute in Russia and a year later it appeared at Zhuhai Air Show in China. People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has received first batch of ten Su-30MKK fighters in December 2000, following by second and third batches of ten fighters in August and December 2001, respectively. In July 2001, China has ordered 38 more Su-30MKK fighters.

A modified variant, known as "Su-30MK2", was negotiated for the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) in 2002, with contract for 24 aircraft signed in 2003. All the aircraft were delivered to PLANAF in 2004.

The Myanmar Air Force ordered six Su-30SMEs in 2018.{{cite web |title=Russia to sell six SU-30 warplanes to Myanmar: RIA |last1=Osborn |first1=Andrew |last2=Ostroukh |first2=Andrey |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-myanmar-warplanes/russia-to-sell-six-su-30-warplanes-to-myanmar-ria-idUSKBN1FB0UM |website=Reuters |access-date=22 January 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180122141941/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-myanmar-warplanes/russia-to-sell-six-su-30-warplanes-to-myanmar-ria-idUSKBN1FB0UM |archive-date=22 January 2018 |location=Moscow |date=22 January 2018 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3062775.html |title=Новые подробности о закупке Мьянмой истребителей Су-30СМЭ |newspaper=bmpd |date=23 January 2018 |access-date=24 January 2018}} 2 Su-30SMEs delivered in March 2022 and entered service on 15 December.{{cite web |url=https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-takes-delivery-of-two-su-30-fighter-jets-from-russia.html |title=Myanmar Regime Takes Delivery of Two Su-30 Fighter Jets from Russia |date=4 July 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/myanmar-air-force-day |title=Myanmar Air Force Day |date=15 December 2022}} Between 4 and 6 have arrived as of November 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.defencenet.ae/5823/myanmar-takes-delivery-of-russian-sukhoi-su-30-jets-monitor/ |title=Myanmar Takes Delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-30 Jets: Monitor|date=4 November 2022|website=Defencenet.ae}} 4 delivered as of 15 December 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-receives-first-shipment-russias-su-30-fighter-jets-ria-2023-09-10/|title=Myanmar receives first shipment of Russia's Su-30 fighter jets, RIA reports September 10, 2023 |website=Reuters|date=10 September 2023 }}{{cite web |title=ЦАМТО / / ВВС Мьянмы приняли на вооружение очередные два истребителя Су-30СМЭ |website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |date=2023-12-18 |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/1218/104577048/detail.shtml |language=ru |ref={{sfnref |ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |2023}} |access-date=2023-12-19}} Another 2 Su-30 SME had been received in 15 December 2024.{{cite news |author=Admin |date=7 January 2025 |title=Myanmar Air Force Receives Full Delivery of Six Sukhoi Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia |url=https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/myanmar-air-force-receives-full-delivery-of-six-sukhoi-su-30sme-fighter-jets-from-russia/|work=Defence Security Asia |location= |publisher= |access-date=9 February 2025}} The Myanmar Air Force has between 8 and 10 Su-30SMEs.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}

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Malaysia ordered 18 Su-30MKMs in May 2003. The first two Su-30MKMs were formally handed over in Irkutsk on 23 May 2007 and arrived in Malaysia at RMAF Gong Kedak Air Base in Terengganu on 21 June 2007.[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/malaysia-receives-first-2-su30mkms-03336/ The Malaysia Deal: Offsets & Updates] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419164218/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/malaysia-receives-first-2-su30mkms-03336/ |date=19 April 2010}}. defenseindustrydaily.com As part of the contract agreement, Russia sent the first Malaysian cosmonaut to the International Space Station in October 2007.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/05/07/government-paid-rm39m-for-angkasawan|title=Government paid RM39m for Angkasawan|website=The Star|date=7 May 2008 }} In 2014, Malaysia had 18 Su-30MKMs in service.{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/world-air-forces-2014-108161.aspx |title=AirSpace |author= |work=flightglobal.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225081256/http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/world-air-forces-2014-108161.aspx |archive-date=25 December 2013 |url-status=dead}}

According to Malaysian defense Minister Mohamad Sabu, Malaysia has grounded 14 of 18 Su-30MKM due to engine problems and unavailability of spare parts in 2018.{{Cite web|last=Chuanren|first=Chen|title=New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2018-08-06/new-malaysian-government-reveals-su-30mkm-readiness-woes|access-date=2021-11-01|website=Aviation International News|language=en}}{{Cite web|work=financetwitter|title=Only 4 Fighter Jets Can Fly – A Result Of Incompetency & Corruption By These 4 UMNO Leaders|date=3 August 2018 |url=http://www.financetwitter.com/2018/08/only-four-fighter-jets-can-fly-a-result-of-incompetency-corruption-by-these-four-umno-leaders.html|access-date=2021-11-01}}{{Cite web|title=UAWire - Malaysia complains about problems with Russian Su-30 fighters|url=https://www.uawire.org/malaysia-complains-of-problems-with-russian-su-30mkm-fighters|access-date=2021-11-01|website=www.uawire.org}} To overcome this problem and increase the readiness of the Su-30MKM fleets, Malaysia has approved the budget worth RM2.2 billion for the Su-30MKM to be upgraded locally by Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation. The first upgraded aircraft was received in 2019 in LIMA 2019 exhibition.{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24536/Malaysian_Sukhoi_30MKM_Fighters_Get_New_Life_Extension|title=Malaysian Sukhoi-30MKM Fighters Get New Life Extension|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=4 November 2021|archive-date=20 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320082730/https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24536/Malaysian_Sukhoi_30MKM_Fighters_Get_New_Life_Extension|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/472758/life-extension-programme-rmafs-sukhois|title=Life-extension programme for RMAF's Sukhois | New Straits Times|website=www.nst.com.my|date=25 March 2019 }}

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The Government of Venezuela announced on 14 June 2006 it would purchase 24 Su-30MKV fighters from Russia. The first two Su-30MK2s arrived in early December 2006 while another eight were commissioned during 2007; 14 more aircraft arrived in 2008.Air Forces Monthly, August 2006 issue. In October 2015, Venezuela announced the purchase of 12 more Su-30MKVs from Russia for US$480 million.{{cite web |title=Venezuela allocates $480m to buy Sukhoi aircraft from Russia |url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsvenezuela-allocates-480m-to-buy-sukhoi-aircraft-from-russia-4708156 |website=airforce-technology.com |date=November 2015 |access-date=2 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122014547/http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsvenezuela-allocates-480m-to-buy-sukhoi-aircraft-from-russia-4708156 |archive-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source? |reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST |date=June 2016}}{{cite news |title=Pese a la crisis económica, Venezuela compra doce cazas rusos |url=http://www.clarin.com/mundo/Venezuela-cazas_rusos-crisis_economica-Sukhoi-30_0_1457854530.html |access-date=2 November 2015 |agency=Clarín |date=29 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102010217/http://www.clarin.com/mundo/Venezuela-cazas_rusos-crisis_economica-Sukhoi-30_0_1457854530.html |archive-date=2 November 2015 |url-status= live}}

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As part of wider US$8 billion deal signed with Russia in 2006, that also included 34 MiG-29 fighters and number of Yak-130 trainers, Algeria has ordered 28 Su-30MKAs for its air force. It was to receive additional 16 Su-30MKAs in exchange for the 39 MiG-29s rejected due to quality disputes and old equipment used.{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/algeria-returns-39faulty39-mig-29s-221771/ |title=Algeria returns 'faulty' MiG-29s |website=Flight Global|date=25 February 2008 |access-date=25 November 2019}}{{cite web |url= https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/russia-investigates-mig-part-sales-to-algeria/ |title=Russia investigates MiG part sales to Algeria |website= Defence web |date=22 September 2009 |access-date=25 November 2019}} By 2015, it had 44 Su-30MKAs in service with 14 more on order.{{cite web |url= https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/algeria-orders-additional-su-30-fighters/ |title=Algeria orders additional Su-30 fighters |website= Defence web |date=15 September 2019 |access-date=25 November 2019}}{{cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/54428/algerian-su-30mk-order-stokes-russian-industry-rivalry |title=IHS Jane's 360: Algerian Su-30MK order stokes Russian industry rivalry |work=Jane's |access-date= 17 September 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150917063819/http://www.janes.com/article/54428/algerian-su-30mk-order-stokes-russian-industry-rivalry |archive-date=17 September 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url= http://tass.ru/en/defense/820485 |title= Russia, Algeria sign contract for 14 Su-30MKA aircraft |work=TASS |access-date= 17 September 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150915033934/http://tass.ru/en/defense/820485 |archive-date=15 September 2015 |url-status= live}}

In September 2019, Algeria ordered 16 more aircraft. As of 2022, it has 70 Su-30MKAs in service.{{cite web |url=https://www.echoroukonline.com/algeria-a-potential-client-for-russias-new-su-30sm2-super-sukhoi#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAlgeria%20is%20the%20second-largest,its%20fleet%E2%80%9D,%20it%20added |title=Algeria, a Potential Client for Russia's New Su-30SM2 Super Sukhoi |date=18 February 2022 }}

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Uganda signed a contract for six Su-30MK2s in 2010.Tabu Butagira, Martin Ssebuyira, [http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/-/688334/1199984/-/byjv5nz/-/ "New Russian-built jet fighters arrive"] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930131148/http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/-/688334/1199984/-/byjv5nz/-/ |date=30 September 2017}}. Daily Monitor (13 July 2011). Deliveries took place between June 2011 and June 2012. In November 2011, one aircraft performed a belly landing at Entebbe International Airport. It was later repaired.{{cite web |title=[Dossier] Le Sukhoï Su-30MK2 et l'Ouganda |url=https://redsamovar.com/2017/02/24/dossier-les-su-30mk2-en-ouganda/ |website=Red Samovar |date=24 February 2017}}

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In 2001, reports emerged that Indonesia had an interest to acquire about 16 Su-30 fighters,{{cite web |url= https://aviationweek.com/awin/indonesian-government-say-its-interested-russias-sukhoi-su-30 |title=Indonesian government say it's interested in Russia's Sukhoi Su-30 |website= Aviation Week |date=6 August 2001 |access-date=25 November 2019}} as a replacement for its aging fleet of 12 F-16A/B and F-5E/F fighters. From 2003 to 2011, and because of the U.S-imposed arms embargo against it, it has ordered a combined 11 Su-30MKK/MK2s (2 Su-30MKK and 9 Su-30MK2) for the Air Force.{{cite web |url= http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/indonesias-air-force-adds-more-flankers-03691/ |title=Indonesia's Air Force Adds More Flankers |website= Defense industry daily |date=10 May 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130922001212/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/indonesias-air-force-adds-more-flankers-03691/ |archive-date=22 September 2013 |url-status=live}} In September 2013, it had all Su-30MKK/MK2s in inventory. The aircraft were upgraded by Belarus in 2019.{{cite web |url= https://www.janes.com/article/90436/indonesia-receives-two-more-upgraded-su-30s |title=Indonesia receives two more upgraded Su-30s |website=janes|date=14 August 2019 |access-date=25 November 2019}}

As part of a US$1 billion deal that also includes other equipment and maintenance services for the country, Angola has ordered 12 out of 18 former Indian Su-30K fighters on 16 October 2013. The Su-30Ks were initially delivered to India in 1997–1998, but were returned to Russia in 2007 in exchange for 18 full-fledged Su-30MKI fighters.[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20131016/184180992/Angola-Inks-1Bln-Arms-Deals-With-Russia--Paper.html Angola Inks $1Bln Arms Deals With Russia] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017015549/http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20131016/184180992/Angola-Inks-1Bln-Arms-Deals-With-Russia--Paper.html |date=17 October 2013}} – Rian.ru, 16 October 2013 Angola received first two aircraft in September 2017,{{cite web |language=ru |title=Ангола получила два первых истребителя Су-30К |url=http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2858096.html |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |access-date=22 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170922191350/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2858096.html |archive-date=22 September 2017 |date=20 September 2017}}{{cite web |last1=Binnie |first1=Jeremy |title=Angola receives first Su-30K fighters |url=http://www.janes.com/article/74238/ |website=IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=22 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170922191505/http://www.janes.com/article/74238/angola-receives-first-su-30k-fighters |archive-date=22 September 2017 |date=20 September 2017}} four in 2018{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3508142.html |title=Истребители Су-30К ВВС Анголы |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=26 January 2019 |access-date=26 January 2019}} and the rest in April 2019. Angolan Su-30Ks were also upgraded to the "SM" standard.{{cite web |url=https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/6437076 |title=Белоруссия завершила передачу Анголе 12 доработанных российских истребителей Су-30К |website=TASS|date=16 May 2019 |access-date=19 May 2019}}

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Vietnam has received about 20 Su-30MK2s under two contracts signed in 2009 and 2010, respectively.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} On 21 August 2013, Russia announced it would deliver another batch of 12 Su-30MK2s under a $450 million contract, with deliveries in 2014–2015.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

On 14 June 2016, a Su-30MK2 of the Vietnamese Air Force went missing during a training flight 30–40 km off the coast of Nghệ An Province. One out of the two pilots survived.{{cite web |url=https://www.baogiaothong.vn/bo-quoc-phong-cong-bo-nguyen-nhan-su-30mk2-roi-d155804.html/ |title=Bộ Quốc phòng công bố nguyên nhân Su-30MK2 rơi |website=baogiaothong.vn|date=24 June 2016 |access-date=21 April 2021}} At the time, there were some 32 Su-30MK2s in service.{{cite web |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/uncategorised/newsvietnamese-air-forces-sukhoi-su-30-mk2-fighter-jet-goes-missing-4923151/ |title=Vietnamese Air Force's Sukhoi SU-30 MK2 fighter jet goes missing |website=airforce-technology.com |date=14 June 2016 |access-date=25 November 2019 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930115919/https://www.airforce-technology.com/uncategorised/newsvietnamese-air-forces-sukhoi-su-30-mk2-fighter-jet-goes-missing-4923151/ |url-status=dead }}

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Kazakhstan has ordered in total 24 Su-30SM fighters under three contracts. It received first four Su-30SMs under the first contract worth of RUB 5 billion in April 2015.{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/1268518.html |title=Казахстан получил истребители Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=18 April 2015 |access-date=27 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104093612/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/1268518.html |archive-date=4 January 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/48679/kazakhstan-to-acquire-su-30sm-fighters |title=Kazakhstan to acquire Su-30SM fighters |website=Jane's Information Group |date=4 February 2015 |access-date=29 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121142635/http://www.janes.com/article/48679/kazakhstan-to-acquire-su-30sm-fighters |archive-date=21 November 2015}} A second contract for eight aircraft was signed in December 2015.{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/1644045.html |title=Казахстан приобретет еще семь истребителей Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=24 December 2015 |access-date=27 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102134000/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/1644045.html |archive-date=2 January 2018 |url-status=live}}

The first two aircraft of the second order were delivered in December 2016{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2350045.html |title=Казахстан получил еще два истребителя Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=28 December 2016 |access-date=27 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616095450/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2350045.html |archive-date=16 June 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/130538854/detail.shtml |title=Партия истребителей Су-30СМ прибыла в Казахстан |website=armstrade.org |date=27 December 2016 |access-date=13 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913135302/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/130538854/detail.shtml |archive-date=13 September 2017 |url-status=live}} and another two in December 2017.{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3024740.html |title=Казахстан получил еще два истребителя Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=28 December 2017 |access-date=27 December 2018}} The third order for 12 more aircraft was approved in August 2017{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2843290.html |title=Казахстан закупает в России еще 12 истребителей Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=13 September 2017 |access-date=13 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918171130/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2843290.html |archive-date=18 September 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/965105 |title=Russia, Kazakhstan sign contract for supply of 12 Su-30SM jets |website=TASS |location=Moscow |date=12 September 2017 |access-date=13 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170913133950/http://tass.com/defense/965105 |archive-date=13 September 2017}} and eight aircraft were ordered in May 2018.{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1006020 |title=Russia's aircraft corporation to deliver Su-30SM fighter jets to Kazakhstan |website=TASS |date=24 May 2018 |access-date=26 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525092026/http://tass.com/defense/1006020 |archive-date=25 May 2018 |url-status=live}} The last four aircraft of the second contract were delivered in December 2018.{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3473662.html |title=Казахстан получил еще четыре истребителя Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=27 December 2018 |access-date=27 December 2018}} It had 12 Su-30SMs in service as of December 2018.{{cite web |last1=Fediushko |first1=Dmitry |title=Kazakhstan receives four more Su-30SM fighter aircraft |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85427/kazakhstan-receives-four-more-su-30sm-fighter-aircraft |website=IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=28 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228164318/https://www.janes.com/article/85427/kazakhstan-receives-four-more-su-30sm-fighter-aircraft |archive-date=28 December 2018 |location=Moscow |date=28 December 2018 |url-status=live}}

File:Raffi kojian-Armenian Air Force.jpg's Sukhoi jets]]

In January 2016, then Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan mentioned that Russia had discussed the possibility of supplying Su-30 fighters to Armenia during a four-day Russian-Armenian intergovernmental commission on bilateral military-technical cooperation.{{cite web |url=http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/204686/Armenia_may_acquire_Russiamade_IskanderM_missiles_Su30_fighters |title=Armenia may acquire Russia-made Iskander-M missiles, Su-30 fighters|agency=Reuters |access-date=23 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625125759/http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/204686/Armenia_may_acquire_Russiamade_IskanderM_missiles_Su30_fighters |archive-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=live}} Armenia has ordered four Su-30SMs in February 2019, with deliveries expected to begin in 2020.{{cite web |last1=Fediushko |first1=Dmitry |title=Armenia to acquire four Su-30SM combat aircraft |url=https://www.janes.com/article/86174/armenia-to-acquire-four-su-30sm-combat-aircraft |website=Jane's 360 |access-date=6 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206132952/https://www.janes.com/article/86174/armenia-to-acquire-four-su-30sm-combat-aircraft |archive-date=6 February 2019 |location=Moscow |date=5 February 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite journal |last1=Djordjevic |first1=Alexandra |last2=Safronov |first2=Ivan |title=Россия продала Армении истребители как себе |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3868951 |journal=Коммерсантъ |access-date=6 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201212038/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3868951 |archive-date=1 February 2019 |date=1 February 2019 |url-status=live}} The country plans to acquire additional Su-30SM aircraft, according to the Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan.{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1044520 |title=Armenia may purchase additional Su-30SM fighters from Russia, says defense minister |website=TASS|date=13 February 2019 |access-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225044740/http://tass.com/defense/1044520 |archive-date=25 February 2019 |url-status=live}}

On 27 December 2019, Armenia has received all four aircraft ahead of schedule. The aircraft landed at the Shirak Airport during a visit of Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan and Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Artak Davtyan.{{cite web |url=http://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/december/5764-first-batch-of-russian-made-su-30sm-fighters-arrives-in-armenia.html |title=First batch of Russian-made Su-30SM fighters arrives in Armenia |website=airrecognition.com|date=27 December 2019 |access-date=27 December 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3889980.html |title=Армения получила четыре истребителя Су-30СМ |website=bmpd.livejournal.com|date=29 December 2019 |access-date=31 December 2019}} In August 2020, negotiations were under way to acquire a new batch of Su-30SM fighters, according to Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan.{{Cite web|url=https://en.armradio.am/2020/08/30/armenia-in-talks-to-purchase-new-batch-of-su-30sm-fighters/|title=Armenia in talks to purchase new batch of SU-30SM fighters|website=Public Radio of Armenia}}

In March 2021, Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, confirmed that Armenia bought Su-30SM fighters without missiles package from Russia.{{cite news |url= https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-pashinian-russian-fighter-jets-su-30sm-missiles/31168638.html |title = Armenian PM Denies Contradictions In Comments About Fighter Jets Purchased From Russia |newspaper= Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |date = 25 March 2021 |access-date= 27 March 2021|last1 = Nalbandian |first1 = Naira }}{{Cite web|title=Пашинян признал покупку у России Су-30СМ без ракет|url=https://www.rbc.ru/politics/21/03/2021/6056f0509a794781c3b24cc9|access-date=2021-03-21|website=РБК|date=21 March 2021 |language=ru}}{{Cite web|date=2021-03-21|title=OPPS! Armenia Acquired Russia's Su-30 Fighter Jets Without Missiles Prior To War With Azerbaijan|url=https://eurasiantimes.com/armenia-purchased-russias-su-30-fighter-jets-without-missiles-in-2020-pm-pashinyan/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News|language=en-US}}

These aircraft were left unused in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war as a result of the purchase of aircraft without missiles. On September 16, 2024, Armenia reached out to India for assistance in procuring Astra missiles for their Su-30s.{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Bhaswar |date=16 September 2024 |title=Armenia may ask India to upgrade its Su-30s, buy Astra missiles: Here's why |url=https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/armenia-may-ask-india-to-upgrade-its-su-30s-buy-astra-missiles-here-s-why-124091600588_1.html|work=Business Standard |location= |publisher= |access-date=9 February 2025}} Assistance was also being sought from HAL for their expertise in upgrading the Su-30.{{cite news | url=https://news.az/news/armenia-asks-india-to-modernize-its-su-30-fighters | title=Armenia asks India to modernize its Su-30 fighters |work=News.az |location= |publisher= |date=14 September 2024 |access-date=9 February 2025}}

In February 2016, Russia and Belarus concluded a preliminary agreement regarding to the export of an undisclosed number of Su-30s to Belarus.{{cite journal |last=Jennings|first=Gareth |title=Russia and Belarus agree Su-30 deal |journal=Jane's Defence Weekly |volume=53 |issue=14 |date=10 February 2016 |publisher=Jane's Information Group |location=Surrey, UK |issn=0265-3818}} On 20 June 2017, during the Le Bourget international air show, Belarus signed a contract to purchase 12 Su-30SMs under a deal worth US$600 million{{cite web |url=https://belarusdigest.com/story/does-belarus-really-need-russian-su-30sm-fighters/ |title=Does Belarus really need Russian Su-30SM fighters? |website=belarusdigest.com|date=6 July 2017 |access-date=25 November 2019}} and were originally planned to be delivered in 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.belaruspartisan.org/politic/384748/ |title=Подробности: Беларусь купит 12 истребителей Су-30СМ за российский кре |website=Белорусский партизан |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624102518/http://www.belaruspartisan.org/politic/384748 |archive-date=24 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Delivery of Su-30SM fighter jets to Belarus postponed to 2019 |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/february/4080-delivery-of-su-30sm-fighter-jets-to-belarus-postponed-to-2019.html |website=Air Recognition |access-date=17 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215175808/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/february/4080-delivery-of-su-30sm-fighter-jets-to-belarus-postponed-to-2019.html |archive-date=15 February 2018 |date=15 February 2018}} Western embargoes on components delayed delivery, with the first four aircraft arriving at Baranovichi Air Base in November 2019, with four more planned to arrive to 2020 with deliveries completed in 2021.{{cite magazine |last=Butowski |first=Piotr |title=More Su-30SMs Delivered for Russian Allies |magazine=Air International |date=February 2020 |volume=98 |issue=2 |page=27 |issn=0306-5634}} 8 additional Su-30s were scheduled to arrive in 2024.

On 13 July 2024, a Russian Shahed drone entered Belarusian air space without authorization. A Belarusian Su-30 was sortied to intercept the drone. The drone eventually crashed in western Belarus, 60 miles west of Minsk.{{cite web | url=https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-17-2024 | title=Institute for the Study of War }}

In February 2016, Iran's then Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan during his visit to Moscow announced that the country intends to buy an undisclosed number of Su-30SM fighters.{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-iran-idUSKCN0VQ0NF |title=Russia to sign contract this year to sell Su-30SM fighter jets to Iran |date=13 June 2018 |work=Reuters |access-date=17 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217204603/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-iran-idUSKCN0VQ0NF |archive-date=17 February 2016 |url-status=live}}

In 2021, Russia offered the Argentine Air Force a batch of 15 MiG-29 fighters and another batch of 12 Su-30 fighters and seeks also the sale of Yak-130 training jet and Mil Mi-17 helicopters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.airway1.com/russia-reportedly-offered-mig-29-and-su-30-fighters-to-argentina/|title=Russia reportedly offered MiG-29 and Su-30 fighters to Argentina|date=31 January 2021}}

;Su-30 (Su-27PU) (Flanker-C){{cite web |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/flanker-the-russian-jet-spawned-many-new-versions-lots-dread-25793 |title=Flanker: The Russian Jet That Spawned Many New Versions |date=May 14, 2018 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-Flanker-Variants.html |title=PLA-AF and PLA-N Flanker Variants |date=January 27, 2014 |pages=1 |last1=Kopp |first1=Carlo }}

:PU for Punkt Upravlenija - "Control Point" or Perechvatcik Uchebnyj - "Interceptor Trainer". Modernized Su-27UB. 5 units operated by the Russian Air Defence Forces.

;Su-30K

:Commercial (export) version of the basic Su-30. Initially 8 + 10 with French avionics were delivered to India with plans to upgrade to final Su-30MKI configuration, but later all 18 were returned to Russia, and 12 were resold to Angola.{{Cite web|url=http://sukhoi.mariwoj.pl/su-30-in.htm|title=Sukhoi Su-30 story in colours. Sukhoi Su-30 fighter worldwide camouflage and painting schemes. Prototypes, experimental planes, variants, serial and licensed production, deliveries, units, numbers. Russia, India, China, Malaysia, Venezuela, Belarus, Ukraine, Algeria, Vietnam, Eritrea, Angola, Uganda, Egypt|website=sukhoi.mariwoj.pl}} 2 were sold to Ethiopia.{{cite web | url=https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2024-defense-news-aviation/january/9514-ethiopia-receives-two-ex-indian-su-30k-fighter-jets-from-russia.html | title=Ethiopia receives two ex-Indian Su-30K fighter jets from Russia }}

;Su-27KI / Su-30KI

:Sukhoi proposal for upgrading Russian AF single seat Su-27S. Also proposed export version for Indonesia, 24 were ordered but subsequently cancelled due to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.[http://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-27/su-27_ops.htm Sukhoi Su-27 – Operator List] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828025525/http://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-27/su-27_ops.htm |date=28 August 2008}}. MilAvia.net, 14 March 2009. 1 single-seat demonstrator was produced based on the Su-27SK, later converted to Su-27SKM in 2002.{{Cite web|url=http://sukhoi.mariwoj.pl/su-30-ru-30ki.htm|title=Sukhoi Su-30 story in colours. Sukhoi Su-30 fighter worldwide camouflage and painting schemes. Prototypes, experimental planes, variants, serial and licensed production, deliveries, units, numbers. Russia, India, China, Malaysia, Venezuela, Belarus, Ukraine, Algeria, Vietnam, Eritrea, Angola, Uganda|website=sukhoi.mariwoj.pl}}

;Su-30KN

:Upgrade project for operational two-seat fighters, the Su-27UB, Su-30 and Su-30K. This was cancelled in Russia but later revived as Su-30M2. Belarus consider updating ex-Indian Su-30K to the Su-30KN standard.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}

;Su-30MK (Flanker-H){{cite web |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su_30mk/ |title=Su-30M Flanker-H Air-Superiority Fighter |date=June 23, 2021 }}

:Commercial version of Su-30M first revealed in 1993. 2 were exported to Indonesia in 2003, later upgraded to Su-30MK2.{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253 |title=Sukhoi SU-30M technical data|date=16 November 2011 |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822015103/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253 |archive-date=22 August 2013 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://sukhoi.mariwoj.pl/su-30-id.htm|title=Sukhoi Su-30 story in colours. Sukhoi Su-30 fighter worldwide camouflage and painting schemes. Prototypes, experimental planes, variants, serial and licensed production, deliveries, units, numbers. Russia, India, China, Malaysia, Venezuela, Belarus, Ukraine, Algeria, Vietnam, Eritrea, Angola, Uganda|website=sukhoi.mariwoj.pl}}

;Su-30MKI (Flanker-H)

:MKI for Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Indiski - "Modernized Commercial Indian". An export version for India, jointly developed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the first Su-30 family member to feature thrust vectoring control (TVC) and canards. Equipped with a multinational avionics complex sourced from Russia, India, France and Israel.{{cite web |url=http://www.aircraftinaction.co.uk/2007/Waddington.htm |title=SU30MKI |publisher=Aircraftinaction.co.uk |access-date=17 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118074214/http://www.aircraftinaction.co.uk/2007/Waddington.htm |archive-date=18 January 2012}}

;Su-30MKA (Flanker-H)

:A version of the Su-30MKI sold to Algeria. All of the Israeli equipment, like the head-up display and the digital map generator, is replaced by Indian equivalents.{{cite web |title=[Dossier] Le Sukhoï Su-30MKA |url=https://redsamovar.com/2017/01/08/actu-su-30mka/ |website=Red Samovar |date=8 January 2017}}

;Su-30MKM (Flanker-H)

:A derivative of the Russian-Indian Su-30MKI,{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2002/04/21/stories/2002042102860800.htm |title=The Hindu : India, Russia to make fighter variant for Malaysia|work=hinduonnet.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606104113/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2002/04/21/stories/2002042102860800.htm |archive-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=usurped}} the MKM is a highly specialized version for Royal Malaysian Air Force. It includes thrust vectoring control and canards but with avionics from various countries. It will feature head-up displays (HUD), navigational forward-looking IR system (NAVFLIR) and Damocles Laser Designation pod (LDP) from Thales Group of France, MAW-300 missile approach warning sensor (MAWS), RWS-50 RWR and laser warning sensor (LWS) from SAAB AVITRONICS (South Africa){{cite web |url=http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to26.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209140732/http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to26.pdf |archive-date=9 December 2014}} as well as the Russian NIIP N011M Bars Passive electronically scanned array radar, electronic warfare (EW) system, optical-location system (OLS) and a glass cockpit.{{cite press release |url=http://www.irkut.com/en/news/press_release_archives/index.php?id48=252 |publisher=Irkut Corporation |title=The first two serially produced Su-30MKM fighters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has been demonstrated |date=24 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080307022036/http://www.irkut.com/en/news/press_release_archives/index.php?id48=252 |archive-date=7 March 2008}}

;Su-30SM (Flanker-H){{cite web |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-has-big-plans-sukhoi-su-30sm-flanker-h-fighter-31917 |title=Russia Has Big Plans for the Sukhoi Su-30SM Flanker-H Fighter |date=September 24, 2018 }}

:SM for Serijnyi Modernizirovannyi - "Serial Modernized". Announced 2011, a specialized version of the thrust-vectoring Su-30MKI for the VKS to be produced by the Irkut Corporation.Karnozov, Vladimir. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/07/21/359732/russian-air-force-orders-thrust-vectoring-su-30sm-fighters.html "Russian air force orders thrust-vectoring Su-30SM fighters"] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724070035/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/07/21/359732/russian-air-force-orders-thrust-vectoring-su-30sm-fighters.html |date=24 July 2011}}. Flight International, 21 July 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/malaysia-receives-first-2-su30mkms-03336/ |title=Malaysia's SU-30MKMs – Will a New Competition Bring More? |publisher=Defenseindustrydaily.com |date=18 March 2014 |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419164218/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/malaysia-receives-first-2-su30mkms-03336/ |archive-date=19 April 2010 |url-status=live}} NATO reporting name Flanker-H. The Su-30SM is considered a 4+ generation fighter jet.{{cite web |url=http://theaviationist.com/2015/09/20/su-30sm-exposed-on-the-ground-latakia/ |title=The Aviationist » Satellite image shows four Russian Su-30SM parked in the open air at airfield in Syria|work=The Aviationist |date=20 September 2015|access-date=6 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004125147/http://theaviationist.com/2015/09/20/su-30sm-exposed-on-the-ground-latakia/ |archive-date=4 October 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/2015/09/20/clarification-russian-su-30sm-in-syria-not-su-27/ |title=bellingcat – Russian SU-30SM in Syria, not SU-27 – bellingcat|work=bellingcat |date=20 September 2015|access-date=6 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003140743/https://www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/2015/09/20/clarification-russian-su-30sm-in-syria-not-su-27/ |archive-date=3 October 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://theaviationist.com/2015/09/03/su-30sm-video-includes-cockpit/ |title=Here's a stunning video (including cockpit footage) of the awesome Sukhoi Su-30SM|work=The Aviationist |date=3 September 2015|access-date=6 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008045820/http://theaviationist.com/2015/09/03/su-30sm-video-includes-cockpit/ |archive-date=8 October 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://theaviationist.com/2011/01/13/fighter-generations-comparison-chart/ |title=Fighter generations comparison chart|work=The Aviationist |date=13 January 2011|access-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517033051/http://theaviationist.com/2011/01/13/fighter-generations-comparison-chart/ |archive-date=17 May 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2009/October%202009/1009fighter.aspx |title=Air Force Magazine |work=googleusercontent.com |access-date=17 September 2015 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225547/http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2009/October%202009/1009fighter.aspx |archive-date=3 March 2016}} The aircraft has been upgraded according to Russian military requirements for radar, radio communications systems, friend-or-foe identification system, ejection seats, weapons, and other aircraft systems.{{cite web |url=http://globalaviationreport.com/2014/05/23/russias-su-30sm-to-be-showcased-at-kadex-2014/ |title=Russia's Su-30SM to be showcased at KADEX-2014|work=Global Aviation Report |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407174623/http://globalaviationreport.com/2014/05/23/russias-su-30sm-to-be-showcased-at-kadex-2014/ |archive-date=7 April 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to28.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904202132/http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to28.pdf |archive-date=4 September 2014}} It is equipped with the N011M Bars radar with a maximum detection range 400 km, search range 200 km using a phased array antenna, frontal horizontal fins and steerable thrusters for supermaneuvrability as well as with wide-angle HUD. The aircraft can be used to gain air supremacy same as for targeting adversary on the ground using wide range of weapons including air-to-air, air-to-surface and guided and unguided bombs with total weapons weight up to 8,000 kg. It is also equipped with the one barrel, 30 mm GSh-30-1 autocannon. To ensure operations at major distances from airfield, the ability of in-flight refueling (IFR) is included.{{cite web |url=http://theweek.com/article/index/266870/russias-new-air-force-is-a-mystery |title=Russia's new air force is a mystery|work=The Week |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111082240/http://theweek.com/article/index/266870/russias-new-air-force-is-a-mystery |archive-date=11 January 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to15.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909031849/http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to15.pdf |archive-date=9 September 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to09.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905020844/http://en.take-off.ru/pdf_to/to09.pdf |archive-date=5 September 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/july/4369-kursk-air-regiment-receives-new-su-30sm-fighter-jets.html |title=Kursk Air Regiment receives new Su-30SM fighter jets |publisher=Airrecognition.com |date=4 July 2018 |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705150940/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/july/4369-kursk-air-regiment-receives-new-su-30sm-fighter-jets.html |archive-date=5 July 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/july/4369-kursk-air-regiment-receives-new-su-30sm-fighter-jets.html |title=Kursk Air Regiment receives new Su-30SM fighter jets |website=airrecognition.com|date=4 July 2018 |access-date=8 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705150940/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/july/4369-kursk-air-regiment-receives-new-su-30sm-fighter-jets.html |archive-date=5 July 2018 |url-status=live}} Besides that, for electronic warfare purposes two SAP-518 jamming pods can be fitted on the wing tips. The SAP-518 is designed to protect the aircraft from various air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles by creating false targets, jamming missile's guidance, enemy aircraft radars or ground and seaborne air defense.{{cite web |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4361-russian-su-30sms-to-be-fitted-with-sap-518-jamming-pods-following-syrian-experience.html |title=Russian Su-30SMs to be fitted with SAP-518 jamming pods following Syrian experience |website=airecognition.com|date=29 June 2018 |access-date=8 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708220817/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4361-russian-su-30sms-to-be-fitted-with-sap-518-jamming-pods-following-syrian-experience.html |archive-date=8 July 2018 |url-status=live}}

:By 2020 the Su-30SM was outfitted with a Thales model 3022 HUD control system; at that time the Russians let the Belarusians acquire them.

;Su-30SME (Flanker-H)

:Su-30SME is the export version of the Su-30SM, with foreign avionics of other Su-30MKI derivatives replaced with Russian systems, and the possible downgrade of certain systems such as the radar modes and fire control. It was unveiled at the Singapore Airshow 2016, and has been offered to Iran, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar.{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/58122/singapore-airshow-2016-russia-reveals-new-su-30sme-flanker-fighter |title=Singapore Airshow 2016: Russia reveals new Su-30SME 'Flanker' fighter|author=RGareth Jennings|work=Janes Defence |access-date=19 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219100345/http://www.janes.com/article/58122/singapore-airshow-2016-russia-reveals-new-su-30sme-flanker-fighter |archive-date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url= http://roe.ru/eng/catalog/aerospace-systems/fighters/su-30sme/|title = Su-30SME Multirole fighter |publisher= Rosoboronexport |access-date= 29 March 2021}}

;Su-30SM2 (Flanker-H)

:Initially referred to it as SM1, is an upgrade project of Russian Su-30SM fighters, equipped with the N035 Irbis radar and more powerful AL-41F1S engines of the Su-35S, with the goal to reduce operational costs when unifying the two fighters. The modernized fighters will also obtain new types of weapons, namely the KAB-250 aerial bombs, R-37M very long range air to air missile and Kh-59MK2 stealth cruise missile. First deliveries are scheduled for end-2020.{{cite web |url=http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/august/5314-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-upgraded-su-30sm1-fighters.html |title=Russian Aerospace Forces to receive upgraded Su-30SM1 fighters |website=airrecognition.com |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=7 August 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807160449/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/august/5314-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-upgraded-su-30sm1-fighters.html |url-status=dead }}

;Su-30MKK (Flanker-G)

:MKK for Modernizirovanniy Kommercheskiy Kitayskiy - "Modernized Commercial for China". An export version for China. NATO reporting name Flanker-G.{{cite web |url=https://vpk.name/library/f/su-30.html |title=Двухместный многоцелевой истребитель Су-30 (Flanker-C) |website=vpk.name |access-date=11 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423213741/https://vpk.name/library/f/su-30.html |archive-date=23 April 2019 |url-status=live}}

;Su-30MK2 (Flanker-G+)

:Modernized Su-30MKK for China, Indonesia and Uganda with advanced avionics and weapons.

;Su-30MKV/Su-30MK2 AMV (Flanker-G+)

:Export version of Su-30MK2 for Venezuela is built on the same airframe as the Su-35.{{cite web |url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/04/18/venezuelan-air-force-grounded-all-su-30mk2-aircraft/ |title=Venezuelan Air Force grounds all Flankers |date=April 18, 2021 }} To avoid confusion after Vietnam also placed an order for Su-30MK2, the designation for those ordered by Venezuela was changed from the original Su-30MKV to Su-30MK2 AMV with AMV standing for Aviacion Militar Venezolana (Venezuelan Military Aviation).{{cite web |url=https://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-27/su-27_variants.htm |title=Sukhoi Su-30MK2V |accessdate=July 23, 2022 }}

;Su-30MK2V (Flanker-G+)

:Export version of Su-30MK2 for Vietnam with modifications such as redesigned ejection seat to accommodate the smaller body frames of Vietnamese pilots, and other minor modification of upgrading communications gear. The original designation Su-30MKV caused confusion with those Su-30MK2s ordered by Venezuela, which already had Su-30MKV designation, so to avoid confusion, Su-30MK2s ordered by Vietnam was redesignated Su-30MK2V. Vietnam still internally designates it Su-30MK2 with the MK2V designation rarely used.{{Cite web |last=Mai Huong |title=Pilots of Su-30MK2 in practice |url=https://en.qdnd.vn/military/news/pilots-of-su-30mk2-in-practice-537291 |access-date=2022-09-26 |website=People's Army Newspaper Online |language=en }}{{Cite web |last=Lê |first=Xuân Hiền |title=Những sáng kiến trên Buồng tập lái máy bay Su-30MK2 |url=http://phongkhongkhongquan.vn/21536/nhung-sang-kien-tren-buong-tap-lai-may-bay-su-30mk2.html |access-date=2022-09-26 |website=Air Defense - Air Force Newspaper |language=vi}}

;Su-30M2 (Flanker-G+)

:A Su-30MK2 version developed by KnAAPO. The Russian Air Force placed an initial order for the variant in 2009. Factory tests were completed in September 2010.{{cite press release |url=http://sukhoi.org/eng/news/company/?id=3633 |title=First serial Su-30M2 completed test flights |publisher=Sukhoi |date=28 September 2010 |access-date=3 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724100244/http://sukhoi.org/eng/news/company/?id=3633 |archive-date=24 July 2011}}[http://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-27/su-27_variants.htm "Su-27 Flanker Variants Overview"] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928141050/http://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-27/su-27_variants.htm |date=28 September 2011}}. Milavia, 18 February 2010.{{cite web |url=http://lenta.ru/news/2011/11/10/su30m2 |title=Airbase in Krasnodar region will accommodate ten Su-30M2|publisher=Lenta.ru |access-date=17 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111213172059/http://lenta.ru/news/2011/11/10/su30m2/ |archive-date=13 December 2011 |url-status=live}} Twenty aircraft have been ordered; 4 in 2009 and 16 in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://bmpd.livejournal.com/945390.html |title=bmpd |work=livejournal.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810125614/http://bmpd.livejournal.com/945390.html |archive-date=10 August 2014}} At least 12 have been produced as of August 2014, all four from the first contract in 2009, and eight from the second contract of 2012. They are mostly to be used as combat training aircraft for Su-30SM/SM2 and Su-35 fighters.

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;{{Flagu|Algeria}}

• Algerian Air Force – 70 Su-30MKA (2022)

;{{Flagu|Angola}}

• Angolan Air Force – 12 Su-30Ks in inventory.

;{{Flagu|Armenia}}

• Armenian Air Force – 4 Su-30SMs in inventory.{{cite web |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-2019-world-air-forces-directory-454126/ |title=World Air Forces 2019|publisher=Flightglobal Insight|year=2019 |access-date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123181847/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-2019-world-air-forces-directory-454126/ |archive-date=23 January 2019 |url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

;{{Flagu|Belarus}}

• Belarusian Air Force – 8 Su-30SMs and 2 Su-30SM2 in inventory as of May 2025, 2 ordered left for delivery.{{cite web |url=https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/05/27/belarus-welcomes-new-russian-su-30sm2-jets-to-its-air-force/ |title=Belarus welcomes new Russian Su-30SM2 jets to its Air Force }}|title=Belarus welcome new russian Su-30sm2 jet|date= 27 May 2025 }}

;{{Flagu|Ethiopia}}

• Ethiopian Air Force - 2 Su-30s (unknown variant){{cite web |last=Jennings |first=Gareth |title=Ethiopia inducts new Su-30 fighters, Akinci UAVs |website=Janes.com |date=2024-01-17 |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ethiopia-inducts-new-su-30-fighters-akinci-uavs |access-date=2024-01-18}} It's been reported that these are Su-30Ks previously used by the Indian Air Force.

;{{Flagu|India}}

• Indian Air Force – 272 Su-30MKIs produced, with 12 more ordered.{{Cite news |last=Pubby |first=Manu |title=IAF to urgently procure 21 MiG 29s, 12 Su 30s |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-urgently-procure-21-mig-29s-12-su-30s/articleshow/76452881.cms |access-date=2020-10-18}}{{cite web | title=Ministry of Defence signs contract with HAL for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft | website= Press Information Bureau |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2083948 |ref={{sfnref|Press Information Bureau}} |access-date=2024-12-14}}

;{{Flagu|Indonesia}}

• Indonesian Air Force – 11 Su-30MK2s in inventory.

;{{Flagu|Kazakhstan}}

• Kazakh Air Force – 12 Su-30SMs in inventory as of December 2018 with three new deliveries in November and December 2020 and in 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/november/6668-kazakhstan-air-force-deploys-new-sukhoi-su-30sm-fighters-from-karaganda-air-base.html|title=Kazakhstan Air Force deploys new Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters from Karaganda Air Base|website=www.airrecognition.com|access-date=12 November 2020|archive-date=25 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425075348/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/november/6668-kazakhstan-air-force-deploys-new-sukhoi-su-30sm-fighters-from-karaganda-air-base.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/1228/115061087/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Авиационный парк Военно-воздушных сил пополнился истребителями Су-30СМ|website=armstrade.org}}{{Cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1357001|title=Russia delivers combat aircraft, missile systems to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan this year|website=TASS}} 6 more aircraft delivered in August 2024.{{cite web | last=Herk | first=Hans van | title=Shymkent gets Su-30SM | website=Home | date=2024-08-19 | url=https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/kazakhstan-shymkent-gets-su-30sm | access-date=2024-08-26}}

;{{Flagu|Malaysia}}

• Royal Malaysian Air Force – 18 Su-30MKMs in inventory.

;{{Flagu|Myanmar}}

• Myanmar Air Force – 6 Su-30SMEs ordered in 2018. 2 Su-30SMEs delivered in March 2022 and entered service on 15 December. Between 4 and 6 have arrived as of November 2022. All 6 aircraft delivered as of 15 December 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-receives-first-shipment-russias-su-30-fighter-jets-ria-2023-09-10/|title=Myanmar receives first shipment of Russia's Su-30 fighter jets, RIA reports September 10, 2023 |website=Reuters|date=10 September 2023 }}{{cite web |title=Россия завершила поставку ВВС Мьянмы шести истребителей Су-30СМЭ |website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |date=2024-12-28 |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2024/1228/103084222/detail.shtml |language=ru |ref={{sfnref |ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |2024}} |access-date=2024-12-31}}

;{{Flagu|People's Republic of China}}

• People's Liberation Army Air Force – 73 Su-30MKKs in inventory.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
• People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force – 24 Su-30MK2s in inventory.

;{{Flagu|Russia}}

• Russian Aerospace Forces – 91 Su-30SM and 19 Su-30M2 in service as of 2021.{{cite journal |author=International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) |author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |date=2021 |title=The Military Balance 2021 |journal=The Military Balance |language=en |volume=}} New deliveries were conducted in late 2023 and mid 2024.{{cite web |title=ЦАМТО / / ОАК передала партию Су-30МС2 и Як-130 Минобороны России |website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |date=2023-12-04 |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/1204/081576739/detail.shtml |language=ru |ref={{sfnref |ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием |2023}} |access-date=2023-12-06}}
• Russian Naval Aviation –34 Su-30SMs in inventory, 21 Su-30SM2s on order, 12 delivered,{{Cite web|url=https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/13478231|title=Иркутский авиазавод впервые построил для ВМФ четыре истребителя Су-30СМ2|website=ТАСС}}{{cite web |url=https://tass.com/defense/1539875 |title=Defense contractor delivers new batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets to Russian troops}}{{cite web |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0703/123073875/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / / Минобороны России передана партия многофункциональных истребителей Су-30СМ2}} 50 aircraft planned in total.{{cite web |url=https://flotprom.ru/news/?ELEMENT_ID=159697 |title=Минобороны и "Иркут" подписали контракт на поставку первых истребителей Су-30СМ для ВМФ |website=flotprom.ru|date=17 January 2014 |access-date=5 December 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0112/065061188/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / В 2020 году Балтийский флот пополнился кораблями и новейшей военной техникой|website=armstrade.org|access-date=13 January 2021|archive-date=10 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210194715/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0112/065061188/detail.shtml|url-status=dead}}

;{{Flagu|Uganda}}

• Ugandan Air Force – 6 Su-30MK2s in inventory.{{cite web |url= http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26076:uganda-receives-final-su-30s-from-russia&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 |title= Uganda receives final Su-30s from Russia |website= Defenceweb |date=7 June 2012 |access-date=2 September 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151121175436/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26076:uganda-receives-final-su-30s-from-russia&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 |archive-date= 21 November 2015 |url-status= live}}

;{{Flagu|Venezuela}}

• Venezuelan Air Force – 22 Su-30MKVs in inventory.

;{{Flagu|Vietnam}}

• Vietnam People's Air Force – 35 Su-30MK2(V)s in inventory.{{Cite web|title=Sukhoi Su-30 story in colours. Sukhoi Su-30 fighter worldwide camouflage and painting schemes. Prototypes, experimental planes, variants, serial and licensed production, deliveries, units, numbers. Russia, India, China, Malaysia, Venezuela, Belarus, Ukraine, Algeria, Vietnam, Eritrea, Angola, Uganda|url=http://sukhoi.mariwoj.pl/su-30-vn.htm|access-date=2021-02-08|website=sukhoi.mariwoj.pl}}

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|ref=KnAAPO,{{cite web |title=The Su-30MK multipurpose double-seat fighter |url=http://www.knaapo.ru/eng/products/military/su30mk.wbp |website=knaapo |access-date=3 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424093737/http://www.knaapo.ru/eng/products/military/su30mk.wbp |archive-date=24 April 2008 |date=2008}} Sukhoi,{{cite web |url=http://www.sukhoi.org/eng/planes/military/su30mk/lth/ |title=Su-30MK: Aircraft performance |publisher=Sukhoi |access-date=3 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716144928/http://www.sukhoi.org/eng/planes/military/su30mk/lth/ |archive-date=16 July 2011}} Gordon and Davison,Gordon and Davison 2006, pp. 92, 95–96. deagel.com,{{cite web |url=http://www.deagel.com/Combat-Aircraft/Su-30_a000320004.aspx |title=Su-30 |website=www.deagel.com |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327234718/http://www.deagel.com/Combat-Aircraft/Su-30_a000320004.aspx |archive-date=27 March 2018 |url-status=live}} airforce-technology.com{{cite web |url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su_30mk/ |title=Su-30M Flanker-H Air-Superiority Fighter – Airforce Technology |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051003222718/http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su_30mk/ |archive-date=3 October 2005 |url-status=live}}

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|max takeoff weight kg=34500

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|fuel capacity={{cvt|9400|kg|0}} internal{{cite web |url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su_30mk/ |title=Su-30M Flanker-H Air-Superiority Fighter – Airforce Technology|work=airforce-technology.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051003222718/http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su_30mk/ |archive-date=3 October 2005 |url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}

|more general=

|eng1 number=2

|eng1 name=Saturn AL-31FL/FP

|eng1 type=Afterburning turbofan engines

|eng1 kn=74.5

|eng1 note=

|eng1 kn-ab=122.58

|max speed kmh=2120

|max speed note=at high altitude

|max speed mach=2

• Mach 1.9 with canards

|cruise speed kmh=

|cruise speed note=

|stall speed kmh=

|stall speed note=

|never exceed speed kmh=

|never exceed speed note=

|minimum control speed kmh=

|minimum control speed note=

|range km=3000

|range note=at high altitude

|combat range km=

|combat range note=

|ferry range km=

|ferry range note=

|endurance=

|ceiling m=17300

|ceiling note=

|g limits=+9

|roll rate=

|climb rate ms=230

|climb rate note=

|time to altitude=

|wing loading kg/m2=401

|wing loading note=with 56% fuel

::::{{cvt|468.3|kg/m2|1}} with full internal fuel

|fuel consumption kg/km=

|thrust/weight=1 with 56% fuel

::::0.86 with full internal fuel

|more performance=

|guns=1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon with 150 rounds

|hardpoints= 12 hardpoints

|hardpoint capacity= up to {{convert|8000|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

|hardpoint rockets=

• S-8KOM/BM/OM
• S-13T/OF
• S-25OFM-PU

|hardpoint missiles=

• Air-to-air missiles:
• R-27R/ER/T/ET/P/EA
• R-73E/M
• RVV-AE(R-77)-1/M
• R-37M (on the SM2 variant)
• Air-to-surface missiles:
• Kh-29TE/L
• Kh-59M/ME
• Anti-ship missiles:
• Kh-31A
• Anti-radiation missiles:
• Kh-31P

|hardpoint bombs=

• KAB-500KR general-purpose bomb
• KAB-500OD bomb
• KAB-1500KR GP bomb
• KAB-1500L laser-guided bomb
• FAB-500T GP bomb
• BETAB-500SHP bomb
• ODAB-500PM bomb
• OFAB-250-270 bomb
• OFAB-100-120 bomb
• P-50T bomb
• RBK-500 cluster bombs
• SPBE-D bomb

|avionics=

• Radar depends on variants:
• Bars N011M radar for Su-30SM, Su-30SME, Su-30MKI, Su-30MKM, Su-30MKA
• Myech radar for Su-30MKK and derivatives
• Irbis-E radar for Su-30SM2
• OEPS-27 electro-optical targeting system
• OLS-30 IRST{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/error/500|title=Internal Server Error|website=Janes.com}}
• SPO-150 Radar Warning Receiver
• Shchel-3UM Helmet-mounted display system

}}

{{see also|Sukhoi Su-30MKI#Accidents and incidents}}

File:Su-30 crash Irkutsk (Russia).jpg

• On 12 June 1999, a Russian Su-30MK crashed at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, France. Both pilots ejected safely and no one was hurt on the ground.Gordon, Yefim & Davidson, Peter. 2006. "Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker", p. 46. Warbird Tech Series, vol. 42. {{ISBN|978-1-58007-091-1}}.
• On 22 September 2020, a Russian Su-30M2 was shot down by a Su-35S during air combat training which pitted two Su-35S against one Su-30M2. When the pilot of a Su-35S pulled the trigger to record the simulated hit, the jet fired a burst from its 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon, hitting the right wing of the Su-30M2, leaving the aircraft uncontrollable and forcing its crew to eject.{{Cite web|url=https://theaviationgeekclub.com/russian-su-35-allegedly-shot-down-russian-su-30-during-dogfight-training/|title=Russian Su-35 allegedly shot down Russian Su-30 during dogfight training|date=23 September 2020|website=The Aviation Geek Club}}{{Cite web|url=https://theaviationgeekclub.com/russian-su-35-pilot-who-shot-down-russian-su-30-will-be-charge-in-court-with-criminal-conduct/|title=Russian Su-35 pilot who shot down Russian Su-30 will be charge in court with criminal conduct|date=11 November 2021|website=The Aviation Geek Club}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.aerotime.aero/29390-russian-pilot-who-shot-down-partner-to-face-military-trial|title=Russian pilot who shot down partner to face trial|website=www.aerotime.aero|date=9 November 2021 }}
• Between 1 and 6 of April 2022, a Russian Su-30SM, code 60 Red (RF-81771) was shot down by Ukrainian Forces near Izyums’Kyi District in the Kharkiv region. Its skin has been made into keychains and parts of it are for sale.{{Cite web |title=Aviationa Keychain from a downed SU-30SM (RF-81771 60 RED) |url=https://airhubstore.com/keychain-from-a-downed-SU-30SM?search=SU-30SM |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=airhubstore.com}}
• On 23 October 2022, a Russian Su-30SM crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk during a test flight. The two pilots died in the crash, but there were no casualties on the ground.{{Cite web|url=https://www.euronews.com/2022/10/23/russian-fighter-jet-crashes-into-a-two-storey-building-in-siberia-both-pilots-killed|title=Russian fighter jet crashes into a two-storey building in Siberia|date=23 October 2022|website=euronews}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russian-military-plane-crashes-into-residential-building-irkutsk-regional-2022-10-23/|title=Two pilots killed as Russian fighter jet crashes into Siberian home|newspaper=Reuters |date=23 October 2022|via=www.reuters.com}} Investigators suspect that the aircraft's oxygen system had been refilled with nitrogen, which caused both pilots to become unconscious and lose control of the aircraft in flight.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/300141|title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300141|website=aviation-safety.net|date=23 October 2022}}
• On 12 August 2023, a Russian Su-30 crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight. Both airmen were killed.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russian-warplane-training-mission-crashes-kaliningrad-killing-pilots-102220641|title=Russian warplane on training mission crashes in Kaliningrad, killing its pilots|website=abcnews.go.com|date=12 August 2023}}

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|see also=

• Fourth-generation jet fighter

|related=

• Sukhoi Su-27/Shenyang J-11
• Sukhoi Su-33
• Sukhoi Su-34
• Sukhoi Su-35
• Sukhoi Su-37
• Shenyang J-16

|similar aircraft=

• Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
• McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
• Dassault Rafale
• Eurofighter Typhoon
• Mikoyan MiG-35

|lists=

• List of fighter aircraft
• List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS

}}

{{Reflist|30em}}

• {{cite book |last=Gordon |first=Yefim and Peter Davison |title=Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker |year=2006 |publisher=Specialty Press, 2006 |isbn=978-1-58007-091-1 |ref={{harvid|Gordon|Davison}}}}

• {{cite book |editor-last=Eden |editor-first=Paul |title=The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft |date=July 2006 |location=London, UK |publisher=Amber Books, 2004 |isbn=1-904687-84-9 |ref={{harvid|Eden|2004}}}}
• {{cite book |last=Gordon |first=Yefim |title=Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker: Air Superiority Fighter |year=1999 |publisher=Airlife Publishing, 1999 |isbn=1-84037-029-7 }}
• {{cite book |editor-last=Williams |editor-first=Mel |title=Superfighters: The Next Generation of Combat Aircraft |chapter=Sukhoi 'Super Flankers' |year=2002 |location=Norwalk, Connecticut |publisher=AIRtime Publishing Inc., 2002 |isbn=1-880588-53-6 }}

{{Commons and category|Sukhoi Su-30|Sukhoi Su-30}}

• Official {{Official website|https://www.sukhoi.org/products/earlier/253/|Sukhoi Su-30MK page}}; Official {{Official website|http://www.knaapo.ru/about/history/aviamuseum/aviamuseum-2/su30mk/|KnAAPO Su-30MK}} and {{Official website|http://www.knaapo.ru/products/su-30mk2/|Su-30MK2 pages}}
• [http://www.milavia.net/aircraft/su-30/su-30.htm Su-30 page on milavia.net]
• [http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Flanker.html Sukhoi Flankers – The Shifting Balance of Regional Air Power]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20060925142137/http://www.sci.fi/~fta/Su-30.htm Su-30 page on Fighter Tactics Academy site]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20061212092132/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Flankers-Aug03.pdf Asia's Advanced Flankers on ausairpower.net]
• [https://www.flickr.com/groups/sukhoi30/pool/ Sukhoi Su-30 photo pool on Flickr]

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