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An SU-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Nashik
The aircraft was recently overhauled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and was on a test sortie from HAL Nashik at Sirsa gaon
Sukhoi fighter jet
The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation.
It is a multirole fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air interdiction missions
Su-30MKI is built under license by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
SU-30MKI, a variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.
The Su-30MKI is a highly integrated twin-finned aircraft.
The airframe is constructed of titanium and high-strength Aluminium alloy
The Su-30MKI has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75 hour combat mission.
The air refueling system increases the flight duration up to 10 hours with a range of 3,000 km combat radius.
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