Which one is best jf-17 vs su-30mki?

Answer 1

Jf-17, also known as CAC FC-1 (Fighter China-1), is an 4th gen multirole, all metal frame fighter designed by China for Pakistani airforce and mass exports. Its main strength is its cheap pricetag. Though originally intended for both Chinese and Pakistani Ariforce, now China has decided to skip its induction and focus on J-10 instead. China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation has stated that the JF-17's low cost is due to its on-board systems being adapted and scaled down from the those of the Chengdu J-10. "This transfer of technology - transposing the aircraft systems from the J-10 to the JF-17 - is what makes the JF-17 so cost-effective." Though to achieve low cost its airframe is completely devoid of Carbon-fiber composites, limiting its projected lifespan as no modern fighter is based on all metal airframe. It produces an thrust of 85 kn with afterburner and has 7 hardpoints for carrying weapons. All said and done Jf-17 (Block 1) is priced at $20 million which is pretty low.

Su-30 MkI belongs to an completely different class of fighters. It costs $35 million. Its an 4.5 gen fighter and is considered to be one of the most maneuverable fighters in the world and for its excellent Air-to-Air performance it has been compared with FA/18-E/F. British RAF's Air-Vice Marshall, Christopher Harper, praised the MKI's dogfight ability, calling it "absolutely masterful and unbeatable". The RAF pilots candidly admitted that the Su-30MKI displayed maneuvering superior to that of the Typhoon. This sentiment was shared by USAF when during an red falg exercise Su-30MKI was flown against F-15E and F-15E lost 9 to 1. Su-30 MKI has 244 kn (122X2) thrust with afterburner and has 11 hardpoints (extended to 14) for carrying weapons. Currently 42 Su-30 MKI are undergoing extensive upgrades which include AESA radars.

To conclude, Su-30 MKI is definitely far ahead of Jf-17.