Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
A number jet combat belong to China Su-30s and J-10s reportedly made their way back into Taiwan. The planes entered Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification (ADIZ) zone and were eventually chased by Taiwanese warplanes.
Quoting militaryfactory, the Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft were identified as Flanker C. The following are the facts of the Su-30.
1. A multipurpose fighter jet
The Su-30 is a Russian-made two-seat multipurpose fighter jet developed in the 1980s. The Su-30 is tasked with providing protection for ground troops and facilities, destroying air assault troops, and conducting aerial reconnaissance and hitting land or sea targets. The fighter aircraft was recorded to have entered service in 1992.
2. Used in many countries, including Indonesia
In the mid-1990s, the Su-30 was used as a platform for developing the export version of the fighter jet, the Su-30K. The model was originally delivered to India, but was later replaced by a modified version of the Su-30MKI adapted for the country. In all, 200 Su-30MKI fighters have been delivered to India.
Apart from India, this fighter jet is used by China (Su-30MKK), Vietnam (Su-30MK2, Su-30MKV), Venezuela (Su-30MKV), Indonesia (Su-30MK, Su-30MK2), Malaysia (Su-30MKM), Uganda (Su-30MK2), Algeria (Su-30MKI2), Iraq, and Angola.
Several Su-30 aircraft were also sold to Kazakhstan, Myanmar and Belarus.
3. Equipped with many weapons
Compared to the standard version, the fighter jet has a wider arsenal, modern equipment and an in-air refueling system.
Launch Military Factory, The Su-30 can carry a standard GSh-301 series 30mm automatic cannon and is equipped with 150 projectiles.
Externally no less than twelve hardpoints to support the entire range of munitions, including air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-ship, anti-radiation, rocket, conventional and guided bombs.
Facts about the Chinese J-10 fighter jet
Launch airforce-technology, the J-10 fighter jet was designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute with a choice of one and two seats. Here are the facts.
1. Originally made in China
The Chengdu J-10 is a multipurpose fighter aircraft made in China developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry, part of the China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I). In the West, J-10 aircraft are known as ‘Strong Dragons’.
It is estimated that up to 300 J-10 fighters will be produced to be deployed across Chinese army, navy, air force squadrons.
2. Developed takes a long time
The existence of the J-10 was first reported in 1994, but the J-10 program began in 1988 and the first flight of a single-seat aircraft was made in 1998.
However, China officially announced the J-10 in February 2007.The new fourth-generation J-10 was launched by the air force in April 2010.
3. Similar to Israeli fighter aircraft
The J-10 is said to be very similar in size and design to the Israeli Aircraft Industry’s Lavi fighter. Like the J-10, the Lavi is a single-seat, single-engine multirole fighter, designed in principle for high-speed penetration and bombing missions.
4. Jet is super fast
The J-10 can fly at a maximum speed of 2,327 km per hour in the air. Its maximum speed at sea level is 1,470 km per hour. The aircraft’s combat range and radius are 1,850 km and 550 km, respectively.
The J-10 weighs approximately 9,750 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of 19,277 kg.
(jps / mik)
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