FIGHTER AIRCRAFT • TACTICAL BENCHMARK
HAL Tejas Mk1A vs Sukhoi Su-30MKI
The Tejas Mk1A provides modern low radar cross-section, cutting-edge AESA radar, digital EW, and rapid short-turnaround point air defense at low operating cost. The Su-30MKI is a heavy strategic titan designed for immense 3,000 km combat radius, heavy 8-tonne weapon payloads, and standoff supersonic BrahMos saturation strikes.
PRIMARY SYSTEM (A)
HAL Tejas Mk1A
Origin: Indigenous (India) • Role: Lightweight Multi-Role Combat Fighter
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COMPARISON SYSTEM (B)
Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Origin: Licensed / Upgraded • Role: Heavy Twin-Engine Air Dominance Fighter
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HEAD-TO-HEAD MATRIX
TACTICAL ATTRIBUTES COMPARISON
| Metric / Capability | HAL Tejas Mk1A | Sukhoi Su-30MKI |
|---|---|---|
| Class & Role | Lightweight Multi-Role Fighter (LCA) | Heavy Air Dominance Fighter |
| Max Speed | Mach 1.8 | Mach 2.0 |
| Combat Radius | 500–850 km (internal fuel) | 1,500+ km (internal fuel) |
| Weapon Payload | 5,300 kg across 9 hardpoints | 8,130 kg across 12 hardpoints |
| Radar Technology | Uttam / ELM-2052 Active AESA Radar | Bars N011M PESA (Upgrading to AESA) |
| Radar Cross Section (RCS) | Low (0.5 – 1.0 m² composite airframe) | Large (~4.0 – 5.0 m²) |
| Operating Cost / Hour | ~$4,000 / flight hour | ~$12,000 / flight hour |
| BrahMos Integration | Planned BrahMos-NG | Operational BrahMos-A (Mach 3) |