Pre-order — Su-30MK2 AMV: Pirate of the Caribbean Skies!

The Venezuelan Su-30 possesses a vast arsenal of weapons and is capable of brilliantly performing combat missions in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat!

Vehicle History

In November 2005, official negotiations began between the Russian company Rosoboronexport and the Venezuelan government regarding the supply of multi-role Su-30 fighter aircraft. Initially, the possibility of purchasing 18-24 MiG-29M2/UB multi-role fighters was considered, but after a comparative analysis, Venezuelan specialists opted for the heavier and more versatile Su-30. The decisive factor was the demonstration flights of two aircraft — the Su-30MK and Su-30MK2 — delivered to Venezuela on July 2nd, 2006. For 12 days, the Russian fighters underwent intensive testing, including participation in an air parade celebrating the 195th anniversary of the country’s independence.

On July 28th, 2006, a contract worth $1.6 billion was signed for the supply of 24 Su-30MK2 fighter jets in the AMV (Adapted to Venezuelan Modification) configuration to meet Venezuela’s requirements. The contract included not only the delivery of the aircraft, but also comprehensive maintenance, personnel training, infrastructure development, and the supply of weaponry. The first two fighters arrived in Venezuela on November 29th, 2006, aboard an An-124-100 transport aircraft. They were stationed at the Barcelona airbase, where the 13th “Simon Bolivar” Fighter Group began to be formed.

Deliveries continued in stages. The next two aircraft arrived on December 22nd, 2006, following with 12 aircraft in 2007 and the last 8 in the first half of 2008. This allowed two squadrons to be completely equipped, which significantly strengthened the country’s air defense capabilities. The Su-30MK2 AMV remains in service with Venezuela to this day.

Introducing the Su-30MK2 AMV!

The Spearhead major update brings the Su-30MK2 AMV to the game, an export modification of the multi-role Su-30 Russian fighter jet used by the Venezuelan Air Force. Today, pre-orders for this premium jet monster are open. It features an impressive payload, advanced weaponry, and brilliant speed characteristics, so let’s take a closer look!

The Venezuelan Su-30MK2 AMV is in many ways similar to the top-tier Sukhoi aircraft available in the Soviet/Russian aviation research tree already. It’s a heavy aircraft with powerful engines, 12 weapon hardpoints, a payload of over 8000 kg, all while being highly maneuverable and capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 2 with a combat load. The Su-30MK2 AMV has excellent avionics and equipment too! It features a good radar, a “Rita” voice warning system, a thermal imager and night vision, a helmet-mounted display, an RWR with a target identification and as many as 96 large-caliber countermeasures!

When you open up the Secondary Weapons menu for this aircraft, you’ll probably feel overwhelmed due to the huge number of ready-made weapon combinations for any mission or play style, and that’s not counting the presets that you can create yourself! This Venezuelan modification differs from the older Su aircraft in its slightly different armament composition. In addition to the well-proven R-73 short-range missiles, R-27R semi-active radar homing