Russian Naval Aviation received first four modernized Su-30SM2 fighters.

Russian Aircraft manufacturer, UAC began deliveries of the latest multifunctional Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Armed Forces as part of the state defense order.

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Su-30SM2 fighter jets (Picture source: Vimpel-v)

The Su-30SM2 is a modernized version of the Su-30SM. Four modernized super-maneuverable multifunctional two-seat Su-30SM2 fighters were first manufactured by the Irkutsk Aviation Plant in 2021 in the interests of naval aviation of the Russian Navy. These first have already departed from the Irkutsk aviation plant to the place of its deployment.

The Su-30SM2 received a more advanced engine and a new phased array radar, which dramatically expanded its combat capabilities. The fighter received improved performance characteristics of the optical-electronic aiming and navigation complex, the complex of electronic countermeasures, the radar control system, ensuring an increase in the detection range of air targets. In addition, the range of used air-to-air and air-to-surface guided weapons against air, ground, including radar and sea targets has been expanded with an increase in the range of their application.