14.5 Tons of Thrust Without Modification: Indian Su-30MKI Again Offered 177S Engine
The power plant retains the dimensions of the AL-31FP, reduces fuel consumption by 7%, and triples its service life
AL-31FP
F-2 to Compete with Su-30MKI in India for the First Time: Light Fighter vs. Heavy Machine
The Japanese aircraft is almost 12.5 tons lighter than the Russian one, yet both are capable of speeds up to Mach 2
India takes on AL-31FP for Su-30MKI: New Delhi wants to establish production of BK-25 cobalt and nickel-chromium powder
Materials are used for applying protective coatings to hot section engine parts
AL-31FP for Su-30MKI now serves longer: engine resource increased to 2500 hours after modernization
Indian HAL upgraded the Russian thrust-vectoring power unit with 12.5 tons of thrust
India to sharply increase production of Russian AL-31FP engine for Su-30MKI
HAL aims for record pace - up to 50 power units annually
Belarus increased its Su-30SM/SM2 fleet to 16 aircraft
The fighters are integrated with S-400 systems and are capable of employing long-range air-to-air missiles