Great Wall Hobby - L4826 1/48 - Sukhoi Su-30MKI "Flanker-H" Multi-Role Fighter

This is the Sukhoi Su-30MKI — the pride of the Indian Air Force's No. 220 Squadron, the "Desert Tigers." The Su-30MKI was a highly advanced multirole fighter, derived from the legendary Su-27 Flanker. It was built under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India, making it a true multinational hybrid — a Russian airframe combined with Indian, French, and Israeli avionics and systems. With thrust-vectoring engines, long-range strike capability, and exceptional maneuverability, it became the backbone of the Indian Air Force — and one of the most capable Flanker variants ever built. The jet I recreated is SB220, from No. 220 Squadron. It was photographed during a historic exercise — the very first joint fighter training between the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. For this build, I used Great Wall Hobby's 1:48 scale kit. It featured newly tooled parts specific to the Indian variant, and included the BrahMos cruise missile — one of the most powerful air-launched weapons in service today. It's widely regarded as one of the best Flanker kits available in any scale, and I think it made the perfect platform for bringing this iconic jet to life. Facts Brand: Great Wall Hobby (GWH) Title: Su-30MKI "Flanker-H" Multi-Role Fighter w/BrahMos cruise missile Number: L4826 Scale: 1:48 Type: Static model kit Released: 2023New parts Barcode: 6947917010262 (EAN) Topic: Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker » Jets (Aircraft) Sukhoi Su-30MKI Flanker-H IN भारतीय वायु सेना (Indian Air Force 1950-now) No.220 sq. Desert Tigers SB219 January 2023 Veer Guardian 23 - Hyakuri AB JP