Is Sukhoi 30 MKI better than f16?

While F-16 is very much lighter and has better Speed, Su-30MKI is equipped with TVC (Thrust-Vectoring Control) engines which means its ITR (Instantaneous Turn Rate) can be extreme. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has a top speed of Mach 2 (2120 kmph) and has a maximum take-off weight of 38,800 kg.

Is Sukhoi 30 MKI good?

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most potent fighter jet in service with the Indian Air Force in the late 2000s. The MKIs are often fielded by the IAF in bilateral and multilateral air exercises. India exercised its Su-30MKIs against the Royal Air Force’s Tornado ADVs in October 2006.

Which fighter jet has most kills?

F6F Hellcat. The F6F was designed to improve on the Wildcat’s ability to counter the Mitsubishi A6M Zero and help secure air superiority over the Pacific Theater. Hellcats were credited with 5,223 kills, more than any other Allied naval aircraft.

Does India have stealth jets?

The AMCA is currently the only fifth generation fighter under development in India, expected to get Ministry of Defence approval in second quarter of 2021….HAL AMCA.

How many F 16 are there in Pakistan?

85 F-16s
Each technical security team is made up of four to five U.S. Air Force personnel and some 30 contractors who keep a round-the-clock watch on Pakistan’s advanced F-16s. In total, Pakistan has around 85 F-16s, 66 of which are older Block 15 aircraft and 19 of which are the more modern Block 52.

Does India have amraam missile?

IAF Sukhoi-30 presently uses Russian air-to-air missiles. Pakistan Air Force F-16 armed with AIM-20 C5 AMRAAM missile. Among the Indian Air Force’s fighters which were targeted were two Sukhoi-30s which managed to evade the AMRAAMs which were fired at close to their maximum range of 100 kilometres.

How many helicopters are there in India?

In the financial year 2019, the total number of civil helicopters that were registered and operational in India stood at 245. For the third consecutive financial year, there was a drop registered in the total number of civil helicopters operational in the country.

Who is the manufacturer of the F-16 Falcon?

Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Pakistan’s F-16 is used by several international countries, including the United States. The F-16 Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter, which was manufactured by General Dynamics, now Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force (USAF).

Which is better Su-30MKI or F-16?

The N011M is a digital multi-mode dual frequency band radar. Both fighters are very Agile and Excellent Dog-fighters. While F-16 is very much lighter and has better Speed, Su-30MKI is equipped with TVC (Thrust-Vectoring Control) engines which means its ITR (Instantaneous Turn Rate) can be extreme.

Which is the meanest fighter jet in India?

The US has okayed the sale of eight F-16 fighters to Pakistan. Here’s how it stacks up against India’s meanest fighter jet, the Sukhoi 30MKI…

What kind of radar does the F-16 have?

F-16, the AN/APG-68 radar is a long range up to 300 km and a Pulse-doppler radar designed by Westinghouse (now Northrop Grumman) to replace AN/APG-66 radar in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. On the other hand, Su-30MKI Radar, the forward facing NIIP N011M Bars (Panther), is a powerful integrated passive electronically scanned array radar.