Some informations about the jets that wandering in Kuching recently. Sukhoi-30MKM SU-30MKM on static display behind RMAF personnel Role: Multi Role Combat Aircraft and Air Superiority Fighter National origin: Russia Manufacturer: Sukhoi Designer: Sukhoi Design Bureau Introduction: 2007 Status: Operational Primary user: Royal Malaysian Air Force(RMAF) Number built: 18 Unit cost: US$35–53 million Developed from: Sukhoi Su-30 The *Sukhoi Su-30MKM* ("Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Malaysia" – Modernized Export Malaysia) is strongly similar to India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI . Like its Indian counterpart, the Su-30MKM is a substantial advance upon the original Su-30K export version, maintaining much of basic airframe but incorporating a number of advances from the Sukhoi Su-35 and Sukhoi Su-37 project.[1] In 2003, the Su-30MKM was selected by theRoyal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). In August 2003, during the course of President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to Malaysia, the contract for the Su-30MKM aircraft was signed. Except for Russian MiG-29s , the RMAF has previously operated aircraft of Western origin.
Posted on: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 05:46:18 +0000