J-10 vs SU-30MKI
Chengdu J-10 vs Sukhoi SU-30MKI
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1. SU-30MKI is an supermaneuverable fighter and had outperformed Rafale and so called Eurofighter in joint exercises…so it is lot better than J-10.
2. Please add another category of maintenance problems; you’ll see where su-30’MKI’ stands then…
3. The J-10 is good but SU-30MKI is far superior as an aircraft, be it in avionics, radar, armaments or maneuverability…. it is one of the most evolved aircrafts of 4th generation….
4. There is no comparison. The Su-30MKI exceeds the J10B in EVERY area be it weapons load, Radar, avionics, kinematic performance, ceiling, range etc. The Su30MKI is more importantly a fighter that could beat the J10 of today 10 years back.
5. MKI has thrust vector control engines with with front pair of stabilizer along with a pair of elevator for super maneuverability but these all technologies are not in Su 30 but Su 30MKI is heavily equipted with the above modification…
6. The SU-30MKI is a super-maneuverability fighter, J-10 is no match for this awesome fighter (both in dogfight and BVR capabilities). Still J-10 is powered by russian AL31FN of 125KN trust not 130 (indigenous engine is not yet ready).
J-10 vs SU-30MKI Flight Cost Per Hour
Overall and BVR ratings
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 | SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| BVR Rating | 75% | 86% |
| Armament | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Technology | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Avionics | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Maneuverability | 8.6/10 | 9.7/10 (3D Thrust) |
| Rate of Climb | max. 300 m/s – 60k ft/min | max. 280 m/s – 55k ft/min |
| Thrust/Weight | 1.08 | 1.05 |
| Service Ceiling | 18 km – 59k ft | 17 km – 56k ft |
| Speed | 2.00 Mach | 2.00 Mach |
| Fuel Economy | 0.76 km/l – 1.79 NM/gallon | 0.23 km/l – 0.50 NM/gallon |
| Unit Cost | 35.000.000 USD | 65.000.000 USD |
| Overall Rating | very good | excellent |
BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 | SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| BVR AAM missile | PL-12 AAM | AA-12 Adder (R77 Vympel) |
| AAM origin | China | Russia |
| Year | in 2002 | in 1998 |
| Range (mile) | 62 | 99 |
| Range (km) | 100 | 160 |
| Speed (mph) | 2640 | 2970 |
| Speed (km/h) | 4248 | 4779 |
| Radar | T 1473 H | IRBIS-E |
| Radar overall rating | very good | excellent |
| BVR Technology | 75% | 87% |
| BVR Def. Tech. | 75% | 85% |
| RCS – Radar Cross Section | 0.5-1.5 | 1.0-3.5 |
Dogfight (close to medium range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 | SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| Cannon | GSh-23 | GSh-30-1 |
| Caliber (mm) | 23 mm | 30 mm |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) | 3600 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Muzzle Velocity | 715 m/s | 860 m/s |
| Size Point 10%-30% | 30% | 10% |
| Maneuverability | 8,6 | 9,7 |
| Thrust/Weight Ratio | 1,08 | 1,05 |
| AAM (first) | PL-9 | AA-11 Archer |
| Operational range | 0.2 – 25 km | 0.3 – 40 km |
| AAM (second) | PL-8 | AA-8 Aphid |
| Operational range | 0.2 – 20 km | 0.1 – 8 km |
| Dogfight Rating | 58% | 94% |
Size Comparison
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 | SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| Length | 15.49 m (50.82 ft) | 21.9 m (72.9 ft) |
| Wingspan | 9.75 m (31.99 ft) | 15.3 m (50.2 ft) |
| Wing area | 39.1 m² (355 sq ft) | 62 m² (667 sq ft) |
| Height | 5.43 m – 17 ft 7 in | 5.90 m (19.4 ft) |
| Weight | 9,750 kg – 21k lb | 18,400 kg (40,570 lb) |
| Power | 1 x 130 kN – 29,0k lbf | 2 x 123 kN – 27,3k lbf |