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Firing a Kh-31a Air to Surface Guided Missile
This rare photograph of a Sukhoi-30MKI firing a Kh-31a Air to Ground Munition was published in the History of the Indian Air Force by Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra.
Date: 31 Mar 08
Views: 216
Serial: SB034
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force via Pushpindar Singh
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Static Display at Yelahanka
This Sukhoi belonging to No.24 Squadron (on loan from No.20) was on Static Display Duty at Aero India 2007
Date: 04 Jul 07
Views: 554
Serial: SB038
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti
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Armed to the teeth
A Sukhoi carrying four R-27 AAMs , four R-77 RVV-AEE along with four R-73E training rounds
Date: 17 Jun 07
Views: 765
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: "When Lightning Strikes" - Wg Cdr Ashok Limaye
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Armed with 11 AAMs
A Sukhoi-30MKI of No.20 Squadron armed with five R-77 Adder and six R-73E Training missiles
Date: 17 Jun 07
Views: 770
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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SB102 peels away from Composite Formation
Sukhoi-30MKI SB102 is one of the HAL manufactured variants flying with No.20 Squadron. The aircraft is seen here in a mixed formation with HAL Kiran II U836
Date: 02 Mar 07
Views: 1114
Serial: SB102, U836
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti
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Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and its Armament
This aircraft and its associated weaponry was put up on display by No.20 Squadron during its golden jubilee celebrations. BR Photographer Kapil Chandni was on site to take these exclusive photos.
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Sukhoi SB023 of No.20 Squadron
Sukhoi SB023 of No.20 Squadron. The aircraft is carrying training missile rounds on the wingtips.
Date: 19 Jan 07
Views: 1160
Serial: SB023
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson
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SB021 lands back after a sortie
SB021 deploys its twin brake parachutes after landing
Date: 19 Jan 07
Views: 906
Serial: SB021
Copyright: Simon Watson
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Two Sukhois ready for mission
Two Sukhois, One of them (SB022) armed with an R-77 training round are ready for a mission
Date: 19 Jan 07
Views: 1036
Serial: SB022
Copyright: Simon Watson
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB029] at Lohegaon ATC.
SB029 is seen parked in front of the ATC at Lohegoan.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 2053
Serial: SB029
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB041] of the Charging Rhinos
SB041 is from the last batch of 'direct' imports from Russia. This aircraft is from No.30 Squadron.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1929
Serial: SB041
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB042] of the Charging Rhinos
Normally bad shots of aircraft like this never make it to the gallery except but for the fact that SB042 has been photographed for the first time. It is from the last batch of 'direct' imports from Russia. This aircraft is from No.30 Squadron.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1375
Serial: SB042
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB042] of the Charging Rhinos
A better shot of SB042 before it taxied away for a sortie.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1313
Serial: SB042
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Canopy-less Sukhoi
An Su-30MKI with its cockpit canopy as well as the ejection seats removed for routine maintenance.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1360
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Pilots get ready for a sortie.
Two pilots get ready for a Sortie. Note the orange flight suit worn by the pilot in front. Normally it is the prerogative of the Pilots in Maritime role to wear brightly colored suits which would be a visual aid in a Search and Rescue scenario.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1543
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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R-77 Adder Air to Air Missile.
A live RVV-AEE "Adder" missile on the outermost pylon of a Sukhoi-30MKI
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1640
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Close up of the forward fuselage
Close up of the forward fuselage of an MKI shows the Canards and the leading wing root edge.
Date: 07 Apr 06
Views: 1300
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Sukhoi-30 MKI [SB040] taking off
Sukhoi-30 MKI [SB040] taking off for a aerobatics display at Yelahanka during Aero India 2005. This aircraft belonged to No.30 Squadron.
Date: 01 Apr 06
Views: 1907
Serial: SB040
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson
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The Lightnings' Flankers
No. 20 Squadron was initially raised with ten Su-30MKIs.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2581
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Su-30 from the rear
The differing sizes of SB 024's two nozzles - the left nozzle is smaller than the right - indicate that the pilot is possibly conducting his pre-flight inspection checks
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1488
Serial: SB024
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Su-30s
The drooped nozzles indicate the presence of thrust vectoring engines on the Su-30MKIs
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1538
Serial: SB021, SB020
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Flanker and Boss
Wing Commander NS Jamwal, CO No. 20 Squadron (Lightnings), alights from his Su-30MKI
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1555
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace
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Flanker at Aero-India 2003
SB 022 prepares for her demonstration flight at Aero India 2003
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1193
Serial: SB022
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace (via Pawan Kaul)
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Armed to the teeth
A fully-loaded Su-30MKI lies parked in the hangar. Under the main fuselage of the aircraft are clusters of 250 kg. bombs, while air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles are fitted under the wings.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2122
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Flankers bring alive the Lightnings
The Lightnings, steeped in history & gallantry, were resurrected on 20th May 2002 at Lohegaon AFS: seen here is a line up of Flankers at Lohegaon AFS, during their induction on 27 September 2002.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1513
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Flanker before take-off
SB 024, on the main take-off runway, conducts her final inspection checks before acquiring permission from the Air Traffic Control tower to lift off from Lohegaon AFS
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1196
Serial: SB024
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Flanker with Boss ready for takeoff
SB024 taxies from the dispersal area to the main runway
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1362
Serial: SB024
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Kapil Chandni
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Flankers over Pune
Two Sukhoi-30MKIs of No.20 Squadron on a flight over Pune
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2616
Serial: SB024, SB028
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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Su-30s in close formation
Three MKIs of No. 20 Squadron, in close echelon formation, on way to rendezvouz with an Il-78 tanker
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2372
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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Flanker takes off at Aero India 2003
An Su-30MKI retracts its undercarriage on takeoff at Aero India 2003
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1413
Copyright: S Vijay Kumar
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