Rafale versus Su-30MKI
|
Feature |
Rafale |
Su-30MKI |
|
Origin |
France (Dassault Aviation) |
Russia/India (Sukhoi/HAL) |
|
Role |
4.5 Generation Multirole Fighter |
4++ Generation Air Superiority Fighter |
|
Crew |
1 (Rafale C), 2 (Rafale B) |
2 (Pilot and Weapons Officer) |
|
Engines |
2 × Snecma M88-2 turbofans |
2 × AL-31FP afterburning turbofans |
|
Thrust Vectoring |
No |
Yes (Thrust Vectoring Control) |
|
Maximum Speed |
Mach 1.8 (~2,222 km/h) |
Mach 2.0 (~2,120 km/h) |
|
Combat Range |
~1,850 km with drop tanks |
~3,000 km with drop tanks |
|
Ferry Range |
~3,700 km |
~8,000 km (with aerial refueling) |
|
Service Ceiling |
50,000 ft |
56,800 ft |
|
Radar |
RBE2-AA AESA radar |
N011M Bars PESA radar |
|
Avionics |
Highly advanced with electronic warfare |
Good, but less integrated than Rafale |
|
Weapons Compatibility |
Meteor, MICA, SCALP, Exocet, Hammer |
R-77, R-73, BrahMos-A (planned), KH-31 |
|
Stealth Features |
Limited stealth, reduced RCS |
No stealth, high radar cross-section |
|
Maintenance & Availability |
High availability, modern logistics system |
Higher maintenance demand, lower
availability |
|
Cost (approximate/unit) |
$100 million+ |
$70 million+ |
|
Indian Air Force Entry |
2020 |
2002 |
Summary:
- Rafale excels in avionics, radar, EW
capabilities, and multirole adaptability.
- Su-30MKI offers range, payload, and raw power
with excellent dogfight capabilities due to thrust vectoring.
MiG-27 Versus Mirage
2000.
|
Feature |
MiG-27 |
Mirage
2000 |
|
Origin |
Soviet Union (Mikoyan-Gurevich) |
France (Dassault Aviation) |
|
Role |
Ground-Attack Fighter-Bomber |
Multirole Fighter |
|
Crew |
1 |
1 |
|
Engine |
1 × Tumansky R-29B-300 turbojet |
1 × SNECMA M53-P2 turbofan |
|
Thrust |
~11,200 kgf (with afterburner) |
~9,700 kgf (with afterburner) |
|
Maximum Speed |
Mach 1.7 (~1,785 km/h) |
Mach 2.2 (~2,336 km/h) |
|
Combat Range |
~760 km |
~1,550 km |
|
Service Ceiling |
~46,000 ft |
~59,000 ft |
|
Avionics |
Basic for its time |
Advanced fly-by-wire, radar, and navigation |
|
Radar |
Minimal, limited use |
RDM (original), upgraded with RDY (in India) |
|
Weapons Compatibility |
Bombs, rockets, guns – focused on ground
attack |
MICA, Magic II, laser-guided bombs, etc. |
|
Precision Strike |
Limited |
High (laser-guided bombs, precision
missiles) |
|
Stealth Features |
None |
None |
|
Maintenance |
High, due to aging systems |
Moderate, reliable systems |
|
Cost (original approx.) |
~$4 million |
~$23–30 million |
|
Indian Air Force Entry |
1985 (license-built by HAL) |
1985 |
|
Retirement from IAF |
2019 |
Still in limited service (expected
retirement soon) |
Summary:
- MiG-27 was a dedicated ground attack
aircraft, powerful but limited in avionics and lifespan.
- Mirage 2000 is a multirole
platform, agile, reliable, and still in use for precision strike roles.
