Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Su-30MKI are made in India

IRKUT Corporation of Russia will complete deliveries of Su-30MKI aircraft kits to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this year. By that time, IRKUT Corporation will have successfully delivered 222 aircraft kits for assembly at (HAL) Nashik plant, Irkut announced today.

Currently HAL is manufacturing parts from the raw material stage with complete transfer of technology from IRKUT Corporation under Phase IV of the assembly. HAL has also mastered the overhaul of Su-30MKI program and delivered the first overhauled aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the end of 2014.

IRKUT supplied the overhaul equipment and assisted in their installation at HAL. The Russians also shared their experience in such work. IRKUT Corporation is happy to state that HAL and several Indian companies involved in the Su-30MKI program have mastered the technology of manufacturing many complex parts and assemblies of this front-line fighter aircraft.
16/02/15 Defense Update
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