A Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Nashik, Maharashtra today. This aircraft was with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for renovation. Both the pilots of the aircraft were successful in ejecting and are safe. Defense officials have given this information. According to Special Inspector General of Nashik Range DR Karale, the pilot and co-pilot of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft came out safely. The plane fell in a field near Shirasgaon village. HAL and the Indian Air Force have ordered an investigation into this accident.
How is the Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft
Sukhoi-30 MKI is a twin-seater twin-engine multirole fighter jet of Russian origin. It is capable of carrying one x 30 mm GSH gun with 8,000 kg of external weapons. The Indian Air Force has more than 260 Sukhoi-30 MKI. It can be equipped with any kind of weapons. These aircraft were included in the Air Force fleet in the year 2002. Sukhoi-30 can attack targets simultaneously from air to ground and air to air. This aircraft is one of the most powerful fighter planes. Sukhoi-30 MKI is capable of attacking up to 3,000 km.