Could this be the initial J-11D prototype (J-11B + AESA radar)?
Or a J-16?
Maybe ... could be another possibility ! A J-16 however surely not since it is clearly a single-seater.
Deino
Could this be the initial J-11D prototype (J-11B + AESA radar)?
Or a J-16?
Interesting, a Su-30MKK equipped with the new KG-600 ECM-pod as seen a few weeks ago on the JH-7A !
Deino
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Someone said it may be a Sapsan-E targeting pod or a domestic made optronics pod under intake.
Besides, the KG-600 ECM pod maybe interfere with the active jamming pods mounted on the wing tips.
No, this is 100% for sure the same pod as seen on the JH-7A and advertised on this leaflet at Zhuhai.
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That might be an argument ... but maybe it does not, maybe it has other options, the standard jammer don't have ... at least both are carried at the same time.
Deino
It's nice to have Deino's confirmation.
I am quite curious whether KG-600 is just a self-defense jamming pod or a jamming pod for offensive role, such as SEAD or even DEAD mission. Before the birth of EA-18G, Iron Hand or Wild Weasel missions are usually performed by second-tier fighter bomber, such as F-105F/G or F-4G. Following the same logic, JH-7A is quite suitable for such mission. But using Su-30MKK in this role???