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Sukhoi Su-30SME Export Multirole Fighter Variant

The Sukhoi Su-30SME is the export-production derivative of the Su-30 two-seat multirole fighter, designed for air, ground, and maritime-surface combat as well as flight training. UAC describes the supermaneuverable aircraft as a serial-production variant with thrust-vectoring control, a two-person crew, 34,000 kg maximum takeoff mass, 8,000 kg combat load, 16,100 m service ceiling, and 2012 maiden flight.

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Identity

Aliases
Su-30SMESu-30SM exportSu-30SMSukhoi Su-30SME
Family Name
Sukhoi Su-30SME
Full Name
Sukhoi Su-30SME Export Multirole Fighter Variant
Roles
militarytrainerreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
Su-30SME

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
2
Ferry Range Km
5,600
Max Payload Mass Kg
8,000
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
34,000
Operating Modes
land
Range Km
3,000
Service Ceiling M
16,100
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Sukhoi Su-30SME is the export-production derivative of the Su-30 two-seat multirole fighter, designed for air, ground, and maritime-surface combat as well as flight training. UAC describes the supermaneuverable aircraft as a serial-production variant with thrust-vectoring control, a two-person crew, 34,000 kg maximum takeoff mass, 8,000 kg combat load, 16,100 m service ceiling, and 2012 maiden flight.
Dimensions
Height M
6.4
Length M
21.9
Wingspan M
14.7
Manufacturer
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:22:17 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:22:17 UTC