OVERVIEW: The Su-30MK2 Flanker G is a twin-engine, two-seat, 4th generation multirole fighter developed by Sukhoi for export, with enhanced strike and maritime attack capabilities over the baseline Su-30MK. Indonesia acquired the type to reinforce its air superiority and maritime interdiction capabilities in the Southeast Asian region.

DETAILS: The Su-30MK2 is a further development of the Su-30MK, incorporating improved avionics and weapon systems optimized for both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, including anti-ship operations. It retains the airframe of the Su-27UB and is powered by two AL-31F engines, giving it a maximum speed of approximately Mach 2.0. The aircraft features the improved N001VEP radar, enabling the use of Kh-31A/P anti-ship missiles, Kh-29T/L air-to-surface missiles, and R-77 active radar-guided missiles. It includes 12 hardpoints and supports a mix of guided and unguided munitions, along with internal RWR, ECM capability, and an infrared search and track (IRST) sensor. The Indonesian Air Force received a total of 11 Su-30MK2 units between 2008 and 2013.

“Su” designates the Sukhoi design bureau, and “MK2” stands for “Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy 2” (Modernized Commercial version 2), indicating a second-level export modernization. Compared to the earlier Su-30MK, the MK2 variant adds maritime strike capability through radar and fire-control upgrades, and can carry a wider array of precision weapons. Indonesia’s aircraft are equipped with the N001VEP radar and compatible systems for Kh-31A/P integration, suited to the archipelagic defense environment.

TYPE: Multirole maritime strike fighter

FUNCTION: The Su-30MK2 is used by Indonesia for air superiority, maritime strike, and territorial defense missions, with a focus on long-range patrol and anti-ship capability. Its range, weapons load, and multirole flexibility make it suitable for wide-area coverage in a maritime domain.

NOTE:
IOC: Su-27UB (1985), Su-30 (1992), Su-30MK2 (2013 Indonesia)
Manufacturer: Sukhoi (Russia)
Operators: Indonesia
Conflict used in: None

SOURCE:
Indonesian Ministry of Defence ; SIPRI Arms Transfers Database: https://armstrade.sipri.org ; Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft ; Piotr Butowski - “Russia’s Warplanes Vol. 1” ; United Aircraft Corporation: https://www.uacrussia.ru ; Sukhoi Company: https://www.sukhoi.org ; Flight Global World Air Forces 2014