Su-30MKI [SB025] during the No.20 Sqn's raising at Lohegaon AFS.
Whoa! MKI unloads sixteen OFAB-100s in the IAF fire power display, Ex Vayu Shakti 2004.
Su-30MKI taxies in after landing. Note R-73Es on the wingtips.
Wonderful photo of a HAL assembled MKI.
Note how the AL-31FP nozzles of the MKI come to rest when the engines are off. The unique arrangement of the engine and nozzles means that the aircraft can vector thrust in three planes. Aeroindia 2003.
Parade on the occasion of Air Force Day 2003 @ Palam AFS, New Delhi.
IL-78MKI refuels two Su-30MKI @ Republic Day Parade, New Delhi 26-Jan-2004. The Il-78 is equipped with three IFR pods, but seldom more than two are refueled at a time.
Children love this plane! This Su-30MKI [SB102] is one of the first two aircraft assembled by HAL from knocked down kits.
Su-30MKI [SB021] makes a hard take-off in Aeroindia 2003
SB021 at Aeroindia 2003.
Su-30MKI in formation with a 24 Sqn Su-30K. Note contrasting camo scheme.
Su-30MK [SB007] lands on the runway. Note raised air break.
MKI in hangar.
Su-30K flypast @ Republic Day Parade, New Delhi 26-Jan-2003. The two aircraft on the sides split, while the leader performs the familiar "Vertical Charlie" maneuver and dissappers into the blue yonder.
