Fighters, Su-30MK2, Air Force, Vietnam

Su-30MK2 is the superior fighter 4th generation of Russian origin, improved ability to attack and destroy targets at sea, is the military at home and abroad as the "backbone" of forces not Vietnam troops help patrol and protect the sea.

14.6 days, Su-30MK2 aircraft of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces have lost contact when exercising near Nghe An. 2 pm today, a pilot named Nguyen Huu Cuong were rescued. There is still no information about Colonel Tran Quang Khai, commander of Su-30MK2.

Fighters Su-30MK2 (NATO designation Flanker-G's) is the improved version of the Su-30MKK, combine multiple technologies in modern maritime warfare variant of the Su-35.

Su-30MK2 is developed by Sukhoi in 1997 after Russia and China want improved version of the existing Su-30. Su-30MK2 fighters are heavy, all-weather operations, and long-range aircraft of the same category with McDonnell Douglas F-15E. Su-30MK2 much improved maritime strike capability and avionics. Su-30MK2 currently used in many countries around the world, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Venezuela and Uganda.

History Su-30MK2 aircraft started from the visit of Chinese Premier Li to Russia in 1996. By this time, China signed $ 1.8 billion to buy 38 fighter versatile new life. Realizing the potential of improving the old aircraft with new carbon fiber layer and upgraded fuel tanks to fly farther, Su-30MKK was born. Su-30MK2 and Su-30MKK not differ too much, but just upgrade the avionics and maritime warfare.

Su-30MK2 Su-35 is similar in terms of hardware, but the software driver, Su-30MK2 completely different. This aircraft using composite materials new life compared to the Su-27, reduced from 9 to 7 g gravity at Mach 0.9 (about 1.100km / h). Many people said that the Su-30MK2 aircraft also used newer aluminum to reduce weight.

Su-30MK2 has 4 fuel tank, containing nearly 10 tons of oil. When loading Overhead, planes can absorb 2,300 liters / minute. Su-30MK2 can fly at a speed 2.100km / h, high ceilings and a range of 3,000 km 17km.

The "heart" of Su-30MK2 is the AL-31F engine 2 thrust 132kN of thrust and increase flexibility in combat. Radio communications system VHF / UHF range up to 400 km, covering the entire ground and in the air.

TKS-2 C3 system allows newer Su-30MK2 can command and communicate with 15 aircraft of the same type as well as the control system is not rocket-to-air. Russkaya Avionika JSC manufacturers assert control systems, control and Su-30MK2 contacts can be controlled from the ground station. This is considered a leap in technology compared to the Su-27 seniors can communicate only one-sided information.

Many Russian newspapers affirm electronic warfare system Su-30MK2 of using the most advanced technology currently allows providing targeted information through sensors extremely sensitive early warning. Early warning systems have a range of several hundred kilometers.

When needed, on the LCD display will show 4 nearest dangerous targets. Su-30MK2 wings fully mounted jamming devices are superior proactive.

The combat system "backbone" of Su-30MK2 include radar, optoelectronics, helmets, electronic warfare systems and weapons platforms for not, for the land.

SUB-missile system VEP is not allowed-to-air missile control simultaneously 6. Not to mention, SUB-VEP can fully perform the duties attack by sea anti-ship missile KH-31A and S-35. Radar weighs 200kg called OLS-30 can detect targets from distances of 90km and 10km with infrared laser.

KH-59 missile system SUV-P air-to-ground commander. The system is aided by SUO-30PK parts and global positioning system A-737.

The main armament of the Su-30MK2 is two GSH-30-1 cannon containing 150 rounds of 30mm size, rate of fire of 1,800 player / min. Rack-mounted weapon is the missile air-to-ground S-10P, S-29T and KH-59ME.

S-29T missile has a range of between 10 and 30km, 320kg explosive warhead. This missile has many different navigation system from the laser, infrared to radio. Kh-29T specialized attack key buildings, base commander and physically shattered armored ships of 10,000 tons. KH-59ME missiles used to attack ground but mainly used in maritime activities. 2 floors missile solid fuel range of more than 200km this, weighs nearly 1 ton, 300kg warhead, attack speed 1,000km / h.