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Russian online media reported that these Su-30s are equipped with optimized avionics, especially radars with expanded detection range, because the F-16 is also characterized by its wide radar detection range. It is also reported that these Su-30s are equipped with missiles with longer range.

The new radar will allow the Su-30SM2 to use the Kh-59 long-range missile. In addition, it is reported that the Su-30SM2 will even be able to "exchange information with drones and even remotely control drones" in the future. In addition to various conventional drones, the Su-30SM2 can also be assisted in combat by Russia's newly developed stealth combat drone S-70 "Hunter".

The Su-30SM2 is a two-seater aircraft suitable for the task of operating drones. The Su-30SM2 can use drones to identify enemy targets and strike targets hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away.

This optimized Su-30 is called "Super Sukhoi". Its main optimization is said to be not the radar technology, but the installation of the Su-35 engine. It is reported that the new engine has a thrust 16% greater than the original engine, which increases the effective weapon load of the Su-30 and improves the flight performance in all aspects.

Fighters such as the Su-30 and F-16 are unlikely to engage in air combat within visual range, but are more likely to try to shoot down the opponent with radar-guided air-to-air missiles at a long distance. Whoever locks the target with radar and launches a missile first will most likely win the air combat.

anyway,Engaging in an air battle with Russian pilots who are adept at operating Russian weapons systems may be a suicide mission for Ukrainian pilots at this stage - analysts predict that it will take several years for newly trained Ukrainian pilots to be able to fly the F-16 in high-intensity air combat.

Experts say that although Ukrainian pilots have mastered the basic skills of operating the F-16, the cockpit layout and instrument panel of the F-16 are completely different from those of Soviet-era fighters. The experience accumulated by Ukrainian pilots in flying fighter jets cannot be transferred to the F-16. Therefore, even experienced Ukrainian pilots will need a long time to adapt to the F-16 before they can fully exert its combat effectiveness.

Source: Reference News