Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flanker

                                Su-30MKM is the best air combat assets in the region.

     Advanced multi-role combat aircraft the latest in the RMAF inventory of Russian-made Su-30MKM will perform the role of the best distance for the RMAF. RMAF to make the acquisition of 18 units of Su-30MKM will receive a three-stage (6 +6 +6 +). Currently the first six Su-30MKM BAC has been operating from the No.11 Squadron Air Base Kedak Gong. Sukhoi pilots are currently undergoing training evaluation, including exploration aircraft .. What is remarkable RMAF pilots involved in the Sukhoi aircraft capable of conducting a short time without a problem. However, more complex flight training to handle weapons training to be carried out in February or March 2008.

     Su-30MKM is an advanced fighter aircraft built by the RMAF specifications. RMAF Sukhoi aircraft engine thrust vector control Saturn AL-31FP to force a high imperative to be able to reach the supersonic speeds up to MACH 2. The ability of the aircraft carrying various types of missile weapons and missiles to make it a multi-function aircraft that can carry long-range multi-role combat, day and night in all weather conditions.

Equipped with weapons and systems comprising;* R-73E infra-red missiles (air to air / AAM).* Pod / Jammer is active.* APK-9E Pod for missile Kh-59ME.* System optronik LDP Damocles.* KAB-500Kr (OD), TV guide bombs.* KAB-bomb 500Kr TV guide* Sensor / laser detector iluminasi.* R-27ER1 (air to air / AAM, medium range using infrared guidance).* RVV-AE (air to air / AAM, medium distance, manual radio off).* Cannon GSh-301.* Kh-29TE (air-to-face, TV guide).* Kh-31P/Kh-31A, anti-radiation / anti-ship.* Kh-59ME (air to surface).

     Systems of other advanced features on the Su-30MKM comprising; glass cockpit systems, multi-function display (MFD), made the French look on display (HUD), the work of Thales, the nozzle / air refueling probe, transmitter antenna IFF ( antenna identification friend or enemy forces) French-made, radar phased arrays bars, iluminasi laser sensor on the front and rear of the aircraft, UV sensors, the system of emergency assistance that is flexible zero-zero seat K-36D-3, 5E.