Не Су-57 единым: Су-30СМ2 с РЛС «Ирбис-Э» научили поражать пусковые установки ЗРК Patriot

Rostec State Corporation: fighters of this type have hundreds of destroyed air and ground targets to their credit

Russian Su-35S generation "4++" combat aircraft have proven effective in destroying launchers of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM). This was stated in the Rostec State Corporation.

The day before, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) sent a new batch of multi-functional Su-30SM2 fighters to the army.

Aircraft of this type have confirmed their effectiveness, with hundreds of destroyed air and ground targets to their credit, including Patriot launchers.
Rostec State Corporation

It should be noted that the Su-30SM2 has 12 hardpoints and is capable of carrying a very wide range of ammunition, both air-to-ground and air-to-air.

Among the former are the Kh-31 and Kh-32, the Kh-58 anti-radar missiles, the Kh-29T and Kh-59M tactical missiles. Among the air-to-air missiles, the aircraft carries the R-37M, R-73, R-27 and R-77. All missiles are equipped with active homing heads.

Main characteristics of the Su-30SM2:

  • Engines — AL-41F-1S
  • Radar — Irbis-E
  • Combat load — about 8000 kg
  • Maximum take-off weight — 34500 kg
  • Flight range without refueling — 3000 km
Su-30SM2
Su-30SM2

The most effective means of destroying the Patriot was called the latest Su-57. Military journalist Andrei Kots noted that these fighters would turn the SAM system "into a pumpkin".

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