The superiority of Russia's Su-30 aircraft over the US F-15
(Baonghean.vn) - Russia's Su-30 is best suited to the role of a high-end 4+ generation advanced fighter jet on the world market. This is the conclusion of the American magazine Military Watch.
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| Su-30M2 heavy fighter. Photo: AP |
The article notes that the Su-30 has become the most popular export aircraft on all four continents, outselling the US F-15. The reason is that the Russian aircraft is equipped with one of the world's most accurate air-to-ground navigation systems and anti-ship weapons.
The article also cited several other reasons for the Su-30's popularity, including its attractive price point, as well as the variety of aircraft available to suit different budgets and customer requirements for performance.
The American F-15 is by far the most expensive fighter jet available on the export market. Combined with the high cost of American-made ammunition compared to Russian ammunition, the option of purchasing this aircraft turns out to be completely unaffordable for the vast majority of customers, the publication concludes.
The Su-30 (NATO reporting name Flanker-C) is a Soviet/Russian multirole fighter aircraft of the 4+ generation.
The Su-30 is designed to destroy air targets day and night, in normal and severe weather conditions, as well as to counter ground air defense systems with active and passive jamming, control airspace, block enemy airfields deep in the rear and attack ground and sea targets. The Su-30 can also be used for group combat operations when gaining air superiority, destroying enemy air attack forces, as well as conducting air reconnaissance and destroying ground targets in normal and severe weather conditions./.
