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Sukhoi Su-30 MKI [Flanker]

In mid-2002, ten Su-30MKI aircraft were finally delivered in completely-knocked down kits to Lohegaon AFS. These aircraft were formally inducted into the No.20 Squadron on 27 September 2002. Upgrades of the first 18 aircraft (eight Su-30MK-1 and 10 Su-30K) is to be conducted at one of HAL's facilities located across the country, expected to begin in 2003 and to be completed by 2004/05.

In October 2000, a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed confirming the license production of 140+ Su-30MKIs and in December 2000, the deal was sealed at Russia's Irkutsk aircraft plant, with full technology transfer. The first Su-30MKIs from Nasik are to be delivered from 2004, with the original plan of carrying production up to 2017-18. However in November 2002, it was decided that the delivery schedule would be completed within ten years - by 2014 - by increasing the annual rate of production from 10 to 14 aircraft annually. An estimated 920 AL-31FP turbofans are to be manufactured at HAL's Koraput Division, while the mainframe and other accessories are to be manufactured at HAL's Divisions in Lucknow and Hyderabad. Final integration of the aircraft and its test flight are to be carried out at HAL's Nasik Division.

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SB157 taking off
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SB157 taking off

Sukhoi-30MKI SB157 taking off from Bangalore

Date: 25 May 10
Views: 1410
Serial: SB157
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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MKI Landing
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MKI Landing

SB157 is a HAL produced MKI landing in this photograph.

Date: 22 May 10
Views: 1211
Serial: SB157
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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SB121
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SB121

SB121 is one of the rare examples produced by HAL that is seen in this photograph.

Date: 18 Oct 09
Views: 1610
Serial: SB121
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Firing a Kh-31a Air to Surface Guided Missile
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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: 2774
Serial: SB034
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force via Pushpindar Singh

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Static Display at Yelahanka
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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: 2636
Serial: SB038
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti

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Armed to the teeth
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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: 3399
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: "When Lightning Strikes" - Wg Cdr Ashok Limaye

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Armed with 11 AAMs
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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: 3247
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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SB102 peels away from Composite Formation
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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: 3103
Serial: SB102, U836
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti

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Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and its Armament
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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.

Date: 14 Dec 06

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Sukhoi SB023 of No.20 Squadron
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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: 3042
Serial: SB023
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson

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SB021 lands back after a sortie
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SB021 lands back after a sortie

SB021 deploys its twin brake parachutes after landing

Date: 19 Jan 07
Views: 2765
Serial: SB021
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Two Sukhois ready for mission
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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: 3046
Serial: SB022
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB029] at Lohegaon ATC.
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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: 4019
Serial: SB029
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB041] of the Charging Rhinos
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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: 3902
Serial: SB041
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB042] of the Charging Rhinos
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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: 3102
Serial: SB042
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB042] of the Charging Rhinos
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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: 3020
Serial: SB042
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Canopy-less Sukhoi
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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: 3095
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Pilots get ready for a sortie.
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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: 3527
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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R-77 Adder Air to Air Missile.
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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: 3956

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Close up of the forward fuselage
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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: 2978
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe

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Sukhoi-30 MKI [SB040] taking off
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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: 3948
Serial: SB040
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson

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The Lightnings' Flankers
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The Lightnings' Flankers

No. 20 Squadron was initially raised with ten Su-30MKIs.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 4701
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Su-30 from the rear
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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: 3162
Serial: SB024
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Su-30s
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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: 3410
Serial: SB021, SB020
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Flanker and Boss
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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: 3397
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace

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Flanker at Aero-India 2003
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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: 2790
Serial: SB022
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace (via Pawan Kaul)

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Armed to the teeth
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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: 4046
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Flankers bring alive the Lightnings
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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: 3390
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Flanker before take-off
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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: 2871
Serial: SB024
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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Flanker with Boss ready for takeoff
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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: 3252
Serial: SB024
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Kapil Chandni

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