On Decemder 26, 2004 IRKUT Corporation completed delivery of the third phase Su-30MKI multifunctional fighters to the Indian Air Force. Thus, IRKUT has fulfilled its commitments on the delivery contract signed with Indian Ministry of Defence in November 1996.

The Su-30MKI aircraft designed by SUKHOI Design Bureau possess unsurpassed performance and combat capabilities. Avionics suite of the aircraft includes the most advanced developments of avionics building companies from Russia, India, France, Israeland Great Britain. Integration of avionics was performed by Ramenskoe Design Bureau.

The Su-30MKI, as the first among production aircraft, is equipped with the AL-31FP thrust vector controlled engine designed by “SATURN” Research and Production Corporation. Thrust vector control provides for the supermaneuverability mode significantly improving flight safety and ensuring a critical advantage for the Su-30MKI in a close-in air-to-air combat.

Su-30MKI radar, the N-011 (BARS), with a phased antenna array, designed by NIIP named after Tikhomirov, ensures simultaneous tracking and attack of several aerial and surface targets. Delivery of the BARS radar to the Indian Air Force was provided by “Airspace Equipment” Corporation.

Series production of the Su-30MKI fighters was conducted by Irkutsk Aviation Plant of IRKUT Corporation.

Developing cooperation with India, IRKUT is presently implementing a contract for licensed production of the Su-30MKI by Indiabased Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. That was signed in 2000. According to contract terms reaching to 2017, the Indian Side is manufacturing the Su-30MKI including engines, aircraft systems and avionics.