Su-27 Flanker Operators List

1. Algeria: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	-
Service:	-
On order:	28x Su-30MKA
First delivery:	~2007 (6x Su-30MKA)
Last delivery:	~2008/2009
Information:	Rumours of Algeria operating Su-30MKs had been going on for some years after Sukhoi/KnAAPO presented a Su-30MKK to Algeria for evaluation, the aircraft had Algerian markings applied for the event. On the internet 'photoshopped' Chinese Su-30MKK images started to emerge with Algerian markings pasted over the Chinese ones. However it was not until January 2006 that a Flanker deal was finalized. Algeria placed an order for 28 Su-30MKA. Build by Irkut the Su-30MKA is based on the Su-30MKI/Su-30MKM design, not the KnAAPO produced Su-30MKK. Like the Su-30MKM the Israeli supplied avionics of the Su-30MKI will probably be replaced with Russian and French alternatives. Although it has been reported it is closer to the Indian Su-30MKI standard, than the Su-30MKM. Trials are currently carried out integrating the Thales Damocles LDP/TGP on the Su-30MKA, as was done on the Su-30MKM. Irkut Aviation Production Association revealed in July 2007 that production of the Su-30MKA is moving ahead, with two aircraft having been completed and handed over to the Sukhoi design bureau for flight-testing, and another two are in the final stages of production. The first six Su-30MKAs are scheduled for delivery to Algeria before the end of 2007, with the remainder to be delivered in 2008/2009.
2. Angola: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	8x Su-27/Su-27UB
Service:	~7x Su-27/Su-27UB
On order:	?
First delivered:	mid 2000
Last delivered:	~mid 2000
Information:	Angola acquired eight Su-27 Flankers from Russia in 2000, consisting of Su-27S single-seat and at least one Su-27UB twin-seat. Some sources suggest that the aircraft came from Belarus. One was lost on 19 November 2000, claimed to have shot down by SA-14 MANPADs.
3. Belarus: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	23x Su-27P/Su-27UB
Service:	22x Su-27P/Su-27UB/UBM1, 61st IAB Baranovichi
On order:	-
First delivered:	1992*
Last delivered:	1992*
Information:	Belarus inherited a lot of combat aircraft after the break up of the Soviet Union, among them were 23 Su-27 fighters. Belarusian Su-27 still have the Soviet-era red star on their vertical tails and no national insignia. The fleet is operated alongside the MiG-29s at the 61st Fighter Air Base (IAB) at Baranovichi. One aircraft was lost in an accident in 1996. Presently the Belarusian Air and Air Defence Force is upgrading its MiG-29 fleet and decision to also upgrade its Su-27 fleet was reportedly made. Such an upgrade will include precision guided weapons capability as well as RVV-AE capability and other upgraded avionics. Two Su-27UBs have been recently upgraded to Su-27UBM1 standard, which has been developed by the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant at Baranovichi in cooperation with the Russian Avionics design bureau. Belarus Air Force and Air Defence Forces commander, chief of aviation RB Major General Mikhail Levitskiy announced that the purchase of new multi-role Su-30 fighters is considered to replace the existing Su-27s. It is likely that the 18 ex-Indian Air Force Su-30K fighters will be sold to Belarus after they have been returned to Russia, when replaced by new Su-30MKIs. The Su-27UBM1 upgrade is very similar to the Su-30KN multi-role fighter developed by Irkut in 1999, which is an upgraded Su-30K. Therefore chances are that the Su-30Ks will be sold to Belarus and upgraded by the 558th Plant. However, reportedly the deal was abandoned following a dispute between Belarus and Russia over the supply of Russian natural gas.
4. China: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	36x Su-27SK, 40x Su-27UBK, ~48x J-11, 76x Su-30MKK, 24 Su-30MKK2
Service:	~36x Su-27SK, ~40x Su-27UBK, >20x J-11, ~76x Su-30MKK, 23 Su-30MKK2
On order:	2+48x Su-33 ~45 J-11s
First delivered:	Su-27SK/UBK June 1992, J-11 ? 1999, Su-30MKK ? 2002, Su-30MKK2 February 2004
Last delivered:	August 2004
Information:	The People's Republic of China became the first non-CIS country to receive the Su-27SK and Su-27UBK fighters. In 1991 a contract was signed for 20 Su-27SK and 4 Su-27UBK, the first were delivered by ship in June 1992 followed by 12 Su-27SK flown non-stop from the factory to China. In 1995 another contract was signed for a second batch. In 1996 another 16 Su-27SK and six Su-27UBK were delivered. On 6 December 1996 Russia approved license production of 200 Su-27SK fighters on the term that they would not be exported. The first two Chinese-built Su-27SK, designated J-11, were first test-flown in December 1998. Reportedly China has taken delivery of 95 assembly kits for local production, but only about 48 locally-built fighters have entered service. In 1999 a contract was signed for an additional delivery of Su-27UBK twin-seater trainers, reportedly the order consisted of 20 aircraft. The latest Su-27 purchase by China are about 50 Su-30MKK multi-role fighters. In January 2003 a contract was signed for 24 improved Su-30MK2 (Su-30MKK2) multi-role Flankers. The first batch of six aircraft was delivered in February 2004, one of which crashed on March 16 due to pilot error. The other 18 were delivered between April and August 2004. In 2005, the first evidence of a unit of Su-30MKK2 operated by the Chinese PLA Navy appeared in the public. The PLAN Su-30MKK2 aircraft carry a light grey colour scheme, different from that worn by PLAAF Sukhois. The further improved Su-30MK3 (Su-30MKK3) is now evolving and China is likely to place an order shortly. In 2006, it was reported by Russian newspaper Kommersant that Rosoboronexport is believed to be in the final stages of negotiations to sell up to 50 Su-33 naval Flankers to China in a deal worth up to $2.5 billion. The aircraft would be operated from the former Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag, which China acquired from the Ukraine in 1999 and is currently being refitted at the Dalian shipyard. The deal is expected to include an initial order for two aircraft for $100 million to be signed in December 2006. These will be produced by KnAAPO and used for trials. The contract is said to include options for 12 Su-33s which could be increased to 48. China hopes to develop its own carrier-borne fighter in the future and have three indigenously developed aircraft carriers in service by 2016.
5. Eritrea: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	~8x Su-27SK/Su-27UB
Service:	~8x Su-27SK/Su-27UB
On order:	?
First delivered:	Summer 2003
Last delivered:	?
Information:	At least one Su-27 single-seat and one Su-27UB twin-seat might have been supplied to Eritrea. The Su-27UB aircraft was first spotted at the KnAAPO plant at Komsomol'sk-on-Amur wearing the serial 608 at the top of the fin in the same style as Eritrean MiG-29s. The 8 might suggest that this is the 8th Su-27 in service. AFM has also published a photograph showing the Su-27UB on the flight line among several Eritrean MiG-29s in Eritrea. Interesting is that the aircraft carries a similar splinter camoflage scheme as airshow demonstrator Flankers. A photograph showing a single-seat Su-27SK in Eritrean markings and with the same spliter camoflage can be found on the internet as well.
6. Ethiopia: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	11x Su-27SK, 3x Su-27P, 4x Su-27UB
Service:	11x Su-27SK, 3x Su-27P, 4x Su-27UB
On order:	-
First delivered:	November 1998
Last delivered:	2003-2004
Information:	In 1998 Russia started to export former Russian Su-27s abroad, that had became available after the integration of the Air Defence Forces and the Air Force. Also it would raise funds for the Ministry of Defence to upgrade and replace the existing fleet. Ethiopia was the first customer and in late 1998 a contract was signed for six single-seat and two twin-seat aircraft. The first was delivered in November 1998. On 6 January 1999, one of the Su-27SK crashed while performing a demonstation flight. The aircraft was replaced by another one delivered from Russia. Since the service introduction in February 1999, the EtAF Su-27s have fought against Eritrean MiG-29s on several occassions in the second Ethiopian-Eritrean war (1998-2000). Five MiG-29s have been shot down, and one other MiG-29 was damaged and crashed during landing. EtAF Su-27S also shot down one Eritrean Learjet. According to official arms export data supplied by Russia, Ethiopia ordered another seven ex-Russian Air Force Su-27 Flankers in 2002. The aircraft believed to be five Su-27SK and two Su-27UB were delivered in 2003-2004. Ethiopia is also thought to have bought three Su-27s from the Ukraine, most likely to be Su-27P variants.
7. India: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	18x Su-30K (Su-30MK), 32x Su-30MKI, 1x HAL Su-30MKI
Service:	32x Su-30MKI, ~10x HAL Su-30MKI
On order:	~130x Su-30MKI (HAL), 18x Su-30MKI (Irkut), 40x Su-30MKI (HAL)
First delivered:	Spring 1997 (Su-30K) 22 June 2002 (Irkut Su-30MKI) December 2004 (HAL Su-30MKI) late 2007 (Irkut Su-30MKI, Su-30K replacements)
Last delivered:	1999 (Su-30K) December 2004 (Irkut Su-30MKI) ~2008 (Irkut Su-30MKI, Su-30K replacements) ~2017-2018 (HAL Su-30MKI)
Information:	On 30 November 1996 Russia and India signed a contract for the delivery of 50 Su-30MK multi-purpose twin-seat fighters, also known as Su-30MKI (I for India). The first eight aircraft had capabilities as the Su-30K, the other ten had already some of the multi-role improvements added. The other 32 were Su-30MKI standard aircraft upgraded with thrust vectoring AL-31FP engines, improved avionics and canards (see variants). The first batch of ten Su-30MKI aircraft was delivered on 22 June 2002. Second batch counted 12 aircraft. The third and final batch of the initial order produced by Irkut consisted of ten aircraft and were delivered during December 2004. The Indian Air Force also has 140 Su-30MKI aircraft on order which will be produced under license by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL). The initial batch of 26 aircraft will be produced from assembly kits provided by Irkut. At HAL's Nasik plant, production started in 2004 and the first locally produced Su-30MKI was rolled out on 28 November 2004 and delivered in December 2004. Production is expected to peak at around 12 aircraft per year with final deliveries in 2017-2018. The Su-30MKI will become the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Su-30K aircraft were originally planned to be upgraded to MKI standard, but this plan was abandoned for financial reasons. Instead India ordered 18 additional new-built Su-30MKI from Irkut. Irkut plans to deliver the first 12 of these before the end of 2007. Russia will buy back the Su-30Ks for $12 million per aircraft, planning to upgrade them to Su-30KN and resell them (see Belarus entry). In December 2006, the Defence Acquisition Council granted approval for 40 additional Su-30MKI to be produced by HAL following completion of the standing order for 140 Su-30MKIs. However the contract still needs to be approved by the Finance Ministry and Cabinet Committee on Security and negotiations with Russia have to be finalized.
8. Indonesia: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	2x Su-27SK, 2x Su-30MK
Service:	2x Su-27SK, 2x Su-30MK
On order:	(3x Su-27SKM, 3x Su-30MK2)
First delivered:	27 August 2003
Last delivered:	September 2003
Information:	In 2003 the government of Indonesia ordered two Su-27SK single-seat and two Su-30MK multi-purpose twin-seat aircraft to replace its ageing and gounded fleet of 20 A-4/TA-4 Skyhawks. The order was part of a medium term plan to establish four new fighter squadrons before 2010, however these plans have been scaled down. The Indonesian Su-30MK twin-seat aircraft were reported as being designated Su-30KI, although this designation had already been used for a new single-seat version specially developed for Indonesia. Indonesia had already signed a contract for 24 of these single-seat Su-30KI back in September 1997. Some sources say 12 aircraft. However the contract was cancelled in 1998 as a result of the Asian economic crisis. Today, the Su-30MK twin-seaters are also referred to as Su-30MKI. The I clearly standing for Indonesia, and is not referring to India's Su-30MKI version built by Irkut. Indonesia's Su-30MKs are KnAAPO built examples similar to China's Su-30MKK. In June 2006, it was announced that Indonesia plans to procure six additional Flankers from Russia over the next ten years to form a new combat squadron. It was also made public that the four aircraft procured in 2003 are inactive awaiting upgrade of their communication systems, because they were incompatible with the Indonesian systems in use, and that no weapons were bought. The additional aircraft will be ordered with systems complying with the Indonesian and international standards. On 21 August 2007, on the opening day of MAKS 2007, Indonesia signed an agreement with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of three Su-27SKM upgraded multi-role single-seat export variants and three Su-30MK2 two-seat multirole derivatives, similar to those supplied to China, Vietnam and Venezuela. On the same day, Sukhoi also revealed it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia on the delivery of the six fighters. The value of the soon to be signed contract is estimated to be between USD 300 and USD 350 million.
9. Iran: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	-
Service:	-
On order:	-
First delivery:	-
Last delivery:	-
Information:	In mid 2007, reports started to appear in the media that Iran was close to signing an order with Russia's state arms export company Rosoboronexport for at least 250 Su-30MK variants. It is not clear how close the deal is to being finalized, nor the exact variant Iran seeks to obtain; KnAAPO-built variant based on the Su-30MKK/MK2, or one based on the Su-30MKI/MKM design with TVC engines and canard foreplanes. In the reports, it was also mentioned that Iran was seeking 20 Ilyushin Il-78 Midas tankers to prodive aerial refuelling for the Su-30MKs, further extending the range. However, at the Paris Air Show held in June 2007, Russian state arms export company Rosoboronexport CEO Sergei Chemezov said that Russia has no plans to sell MiG fighters to Syria and Iran. It is likely that the same will apply to any Su-30MK sales for the time being, as Russia suspended its arms supplies to the Middle East following last year's conflict in Lebanon.
10. Kazakhstan: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	47+14? Su-27/Su-27UB
Service:	? Su-27/Su-27UB
On order:	-
First delivered:	1996
Last delivered:	1999/2000
Information:	Kazakhstan did not inherit Su-27 fighters, but they did possess tactical strike and reconnaissance aircraft including 40 Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic heavy bombers. In a deal with Russia the bombers were swapped for Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters as well as some Su-25 attack aircraft. The first four Su-27s were delivered in 1996, followed by 43 aircraft more. In November 1999 a contract was signed for 14 (or 40?) more Su-27s as payment for Russia's debts.
11. Malaysia: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	4x Su-30MKM
Service:	4x Su-30MKM
On order:	14x Su-30MKM
First delivered:	18 June 2007
Last delivered:	~2008
Information:	The contract for 18 Su-30MKM fighters was signed on 5 August 2003. Pilot training in Russia reportedly started in early 2004. Two Su-30MKI pre-production aircraft (number 04 and 05) had been converted to Su-30MKM prototypes for testing the integration of the new avionics. Official handover of the first aircraft took place on May 24th, 2007, when two Su-30MKM were officially accepted by the RMAF at Irkut's facility in Irkutsk, Russia. The two aircraft (serials M52-01 and M52-02) were delivered to Kong Kedak AB, Malaysia, on June 18 by an An-124-100, one day behind schedule. The second pair arrived in July/August 2007, Su-30MKM 'M52-04' has already been spotted in Malaysia, the serial indicates it is the fourth aircraft for the RMAF. Three Sukhoi test pilots are currently in Malaysia to test fly the reassembled aircraft and undertake RMAF pilot conversion. The first five month conversion training programme started in July 2007. The last aircraft will be delivered in 2008.
12. Mexico: (acquisition plan abandoned) BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	-
Service:	-
On order:	-
First delivered:	-
Last delivered:	-
Information:	The Mexican Navy had selected Sukhoi’s Su-27 over the Saab/BAE Systems Gripen to equip its first air defence unit. The new fleet of fighters would enable strategic surveillance over key areas of the Mexican coastline, such as the Bay of Campeche oil field. In June 2006, it was reported that contract negotiations with Rosoboronexport were underway to buy eight single-seat Su-27s and two Su-27UB dual-seat trainers. Although some sources suggested the deal could be for up to 12 aircraft. On February 23, 2007, the Secretaria de Marine-Armada de Mexico (SEMAR - Secretariat of the Mexican Navy) announced that the plan to acquire Su-27s have had to be abandonded due to budget constraints. SEMAR confirmed that lower cost alternatives, at the time rejected in favour of the Su-27 purchase, will have to be re-evaluated. [AFM #230].
13. Russia (USSR): BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	~500x Su-27/Su-27UB ? Su-30 24x Su-33, 1x Su-33UB ~3x Su-35
Service:	~340x Su-27/Su-27UB, 24x Su-27SM ? x Su-30 24x Su-33, 1x Su-33UB ~3x Su-35
On order:	2x Su-34, ?x Su-27SM
First delivered:	1985 (Su-27) ? (Su-30) ? (Su-33) end 2006 (Su-34) ? (Su-35)
Last delivered:	? (Su-27) ? (Su-30) ? (Su-33) ? (Su-34) ? (Su-35)
Information:	Deliveries of the Su-27 fighters to the Soviet Air Force and Air Defence Forces started in 1985. Most of the series produced aircraft were T-10S design, hence the designation of Su-27S. Since 1989 all new manufactured aircraft had their air-to-ground weapons capability removed, carrying the factory designation T-10P, thus making the "semi-official" designation Su-27P. The first batch of 20 Su-27s were handed over from 22 June 1985 to the ADF (PVO) fighter regiment based at Dzemgi AB in the Far East. From 1986 the re-equipment of fighter units was accelerated. By 1990, the European part of the Soviet Union had received 367 Su-27 fighters (138 for the Air Force and 229 for the ADF fighter regiments). 67 of the Soviet Air Force aircraft were stationed in Poland. It was then estimated by Western experts that the total number of Su-27s in existence was 500. After the breakup of the Soviet Union about one hundred aircraft found new owners. The aircraft in Poland were retreated in the summer of 1992. By early 1996 it was estimated that 130 Su-27 fighters were in service with the Air Force and 300 with the ADF. In addition, the Northern fleet operated 24 Su-33 (Su-27K) naval fighters. In late 1998, the Air Force and Air Defence Force were unified in the Russian Air Force. Press reported in early 2000 that the Russian Air Force (RuAF) operated about 340 Su-27 aircraft, equipping 12 fighter regiments and training centers of Lipetsk, Savasleika, the academy at Kushchovskaya as well as the Kubinka Aircraft Demonstration Center (Russian Knights). In mid 2006, the 23rd IAP became the first Russian Air Force regiment to fully re-equip with a full complement of 24 Su-27SM upgraded Flankers. According to earlier reports, the RuAF operates five Su-30 variants and three Su-35 have been delivered. The Su-30s are operated by the two Centres of Combat Employment and Flight Personnel Retraining: Savasleika (tail numbers 50, 51, 52, 53) and Lipetsk (tail numbers include 66). Test Pilots team was also equipped with one Su-30 (tail 597). The three Su-35s were deployed with the RuAF's Flight Testing Centre at Akhtubinsk in 1996 (tail numbers 86, 87, 88). Besides the armed forces a number of civilian organisation operate the type. Most importantly of these is the Sukhoi Design Bureau, KnAAPO and the Gromov LII Flight Research Institute. Then there is the Test Pilots aerobatic team. It was announced in May 2006 and confirmed on September 5th, 2006, that the Russian Air Force will receive its first two Su-34s in late 2006, the aircraft bort numbers 49 and 48 will be delivered to the 4th Combat and Conversion Training Centre in Lipetsk. Official state trials are in final stages. Between 2007-2015 the Russian Air Force will procure a large number of upgraded Su-34 bombers, to replace the Su-24 'Fencer' fleet in primarily the ground attack role. In 2007 funding is available for a further six aircraft and ten more will be produced in 2008. In 2010 24 Su-34s are expected to be delivered for the first air regiment. And it is planned that the Russian Air Force would have as many as 58 Su-34s by 2015 equipping two or three bomber regiments.
14. Syria: (rumour control) BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	-
Service:	-
On order:	-
First delivered:	-
Last delivered:	-
Information:	Although Russia presented the Su-27 fighter on several occasions, Syria never placed the order. On at least two occassions the Su-27s carried 'full' Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) markings and were flown by SyAAF pilots for familarisation and testing. However lack of funding and/or disputes about the payment of weapons delivered in the 1980s obstructed the deal. Another problem was that Rosobornexport (Russian export company for defence equipment) did only offer 12 aircraft, while Syria studies showed that they needed 42 Flankers. For unknown reasons Russia did not want to offer more Flankers and Syria finally turned to RSK MIG and ordered 22 second-hand upgraded MiG-29s. However, there were reports in January 2007 of a $1 billion deal with Syria similar to the one signed with Algeria in January 2006. The deal focuses on acquisition of new MiG-29M/M2 fighters and MiG-29SMT upgrades to the existing fleet. The deal has also been reported to include the MiG-31 and Su-30MK2. At the Paris Air Show 2007, RAC MiG deputy general manager Vladimir Vypryzhkin confirmed having received the first foreign order for the MiG-31 and MiG-29M/M2 fighter, he did not disclose further details. But he did not rule out the Middle East for future MiG-29 and MiG-31 deliveries. However, also at the Paris Air Show, Russian state arms export company Rosoboronexport CEO Sergei Chemezov denied the earlier reports, saying that Russia has no plans to sell MiG fighters to Syria and Iran. It is likely that the same applies to any Su-30MK sales for the time being, as Russia suspended its arms supplies to the Middle East following last year's conflict in Lebanon.
15. Ukraine: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	67x Su-27/Su-27UB
Service:	~60x Su-27/Su-27UB
On order:	-
First delivered:	1992*
Last delivered:	1992*
Information:	After the fall of the Soviet Union, when Ukraine gained its independence, it inherited some 1500 combat aircraft and in March 1992 the Ukrainian Air Force was establised. The most up-to-date fighter among the inherited aircraft was the Su-27, which remains the main fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force today. The red star has been replaced by national insignia which changed several times during the 90s. One Su-27UB was lost after crashing during an airshow at the Ukrainian airbase of L'vov-Sknilov on 27 July 2002. The Su-27UB plunged into the crowd after hitting a parked aircraft and exploded in a ball of fire killing 83 and injuring 115 spectators. The pilot was arrested, the air force commander was sacked and three other senior officers of the 14th air corps were arrested.
16. Uzbekistan: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	25x Su-27, 6x Su-27UB
Service:	~23x Su-27, 6x Su-27UB
On order:	-
First delivered:	1992*
Last delivered:	1992*
Information:	Uzbekistan inherited about 300 aircraft including 31 Su-27 fighters from the 62nd IAP of the former Soviet Air Defence Forces (PVO) based at Andizhan.
17. Venezuela: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	12x Su-30MKV
Service:	12x Su-30MKV
On order:	16x Su-30MKV
First delivered:	30 Nov 2006
Last delivered:	~July 2008
Information:	Venezuela placed an initial order for 24 Flankers in mid-2006. The first two Su-30MKV (Su-30MK2 AMV) Flankers were delivered on November 30, 2006, and formally accepted on December 5 by the Venezuelan government-owned Cavim weapons factory. The two aircraft, serials 0460 and 1259, made their first public debut at the 86th anniversary of the Venezuelan Air Force display at Base Aérea El Libertador in Maracay on December 10, 2006. The Flankers are operated by Grupo Aéreo de Caza 13 "Libertador Simon Bolivar" based at Base Aérea Luis Del Valle Garcia in Barcelona. A further two were delivered in late December, 2006, (including serial 8963), followed by four more in March 2007. The last of the 24 aircraft is scheduled for delivery in July 2008.
18. Vietnam: BACK TO TOP
Delivered:	7x Su-27SK, 5x Su-27UBK, 4x Su-30MK2V
Service:	6x Su-27SK, 5x Su-27UBK, 4x Su-30MK2V
On order:	?
First delivered:	May 1995 (Su-27/Su-27UB) November 2004 (Su-30MK2V)
Last delivered:	Summer 1998 (Su-27/Su-27UB) November 2004 (Su-30MK2V)
Information:	Vietnam became the second Asian country to purchase the Su-27 aircraft. The first batch was delivered in May 1995, shipped from Russia, and included five Su-27SK and one Su-27UBK. In December 1996 an additional batch of two Su-27SK and four Su-27UBK was ordered, and the first were delivered in October 1997. One Su-27SK has been lost. In late 2003 a contract was signed for four slightly modified derivatives of the production Su-30MK2 two-seat multirole fighter, which was developed for China. Modifications include an upgraded communications suite and improved ejection seats. In November 2004 KnAAPO shipped four Su-30MK2V fighters to the Vietnamese People's Air Force (VPAF) The 16 VPAF Flankers are based at Phan Rang air base and fall under the command of the 370th Air Division.
Notes: BACK TO TOP
> * aircraft were inherited from the former Soviet Union ~ estimated + option ? unknown - none or not applicable / combination of both Sukhoi Company - Sukhoi holding company (JSC) Sukhoi OKB - Sukhoi Design Bureau (JSC), 50% +1 owned by Sukhoi KnAAPO - Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, 74.5% owned by Sukhoi NAPO - Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association, 74.5% owned by Sukhoi IAP0 - Irkutsk Aircraft Production Association, part of Irkut SPC, 13.2% owned by Sukhoi
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