Only 55% of the Indian su-30MKI are in operational readiness due to problems with the engines.

the Only 55% (110 cars) fighter su-30MKI" the Indian air force is in a combat-ready state because of problems with the engines, according to janes.com.

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India's defense Minister Manohar Parrikar said that from January 2013 to December 2014 35 engines Saturn "AL-FP" built under license su-30MKI" were found various problems. Basically the engines suffered due to faulty bearings and low oil pressure.

Since 2012 was recorded 69 of motor failures su-30MKI": Beli related to exposure of the metal in the oil, 11 due to vibration in the engine and 8 due to low oil pressure.

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Parrikar said that the manufacturer Saturn AL-FP invited nine of improvements, major repairs and the production of new engines, among them are "the best lubrication, high-quality bearings and aviation fuel".

All of these measures will be included in 25 new engines "AL-FP", which are assembled at the plant in Koraput in Eastern India under license. It is assumed that all these measures will help to overhaul not after 500 hours of flight time as before, and after 900 hours.

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