Russian Su-30 family fighters will receive new engines. Similar power plants are currently installed on the Su-35 and Su-57 aircraft.
We will get increased rate of climb, turning radius and engine life. These are significant points. I think next year it will go into series production.
Currently, one Su-30 with new engines is already undergoing experimental tests. At the same time, the Su-30SM2 has already received new engines. The AL-41F1 engines are installed on the Su-35 and Su-57 fighters.
Mass and dimensional characteristics of AL-41F1:
- Dry weight — 1608 kg
- Length — 4990 mm
- Diameter — 1180 mm
Earlier, Indian pilot Anil Chopra named the advantages of the Su-30 over the F-16.
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