Among the most popular Russian jets is the Sukhoi Su-30SM, which has been regularly upgraded to improve its lethality and overall performance. Now, its biggest upgrade yet, it is expected to transition to the Su-30SM2 version, popularly known as “Super Sukhoi.”
Powered by a more powerful engine and new radar among other changes, the Su-30SM2 has been cleared for first flight by December 2020.
The Su-30SM2 will inch closer in performance to the Su-35 jet, currently Russia’s top-line fighter jet often compared to the Dassault Rafale fighter jet.