Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter
aircraft, focusing on key performance and capability aspects:
|
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.
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