Russian expert: The reasons for the failure of MiG-29 and Su-30 in the India-Pakistan war!

MiG-29 and Su-30 form the backbone of the Indian Air Force, and their failure has revealed systemic problems.

On May 13, Russian media published an expert article.

MiG-29 (MIG-29): India operates about 67 MIG-29s, many of which have been upgraded to UPG standard with new R-77 missiles.

However, compared to J-10C, their avionics are outdated, and the lack of modern RB systems makes them vulnerable.

Su-30 (SU-30MKI): Considered the flagships of the Indian Air Force (about 250 aircraft). This aircraft is equipped with engines featuring UVT, Radar H011M, and powerful weapons. However, its large size and high radar visibility can facilitate detection by J-10C. Insiders suggest that SU-30MKI pilots did not have enough time to respond to PL-15E launches, due to insufficient preparation for long-range combat.

Why did it happen?

India's systemic issues: The Indian Air Force is a mixed fleet of various origins (Russian, French, British), making integration and training complex. SU-30MKI and MIG-29 pilots may not be prepared to counter J-10C tactics for distant attacks.

Technical limitations: Despite modernization, MIG-29 performs poorly in aviation and electronic warfare. Although SU-30MKI is powerful, it still requires complex maintenance, and some aircraft cannot operate at optimal performance.

Tactical errors: India may have underestimated Pakistan's J-10C, focusing solely on the modern JF-17. Insiders point out that India also underestimated the attack range of PL-15E. Posts on X confirm this, indicating that Indian intelligence did not record the deployment of J-10C.

Interesting details:

Historical context: MIG-29 was successfully used by India in the 1999 Kargil War when Pakistan lacked modern fighters. However, things have changed now due to J-10C.

High-altitude SU-30MKI: Previously, Su-30MKI was considered unsuitable for high-altitude operations in Tibet, but they can be used in Kashmir. Failure shows that even with proper tactics, they remain fragile.

Inside information: It is reported that Pakistan received real-time guidance for J-10C from Chinese satellites during the battle, giving them an advantage. There are also rumors that India concealed the exact loss numbers to avoid panic.

This incident has become a victory for China's military-industrial complex, enhancing the status of J-10C in the global market.

In response to the crisis, India dismissed the Deputy Commander of the Air Force and considered purchasing F-35s.

For Russian aircraft, this event reveals the need for modernization upgrades. Despite their potential, Mig-29 and Su-30Mki require new radars and missiles with greater range to compete with Chinese systems.

Russian netizen Igor N said: "This is a great lesson for us."

Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831959560062979/

Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.