Su-30 MKI JET AIRCRAFT, COSTLIER THAN FOREIGN JETS

The sukhoi su-30 jet aircraft is a multi role air fighter and developed by Russia.

Fighter jets produced by HAL-Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Banglore under foreign licences are costlier than the same aircraft made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, a recent Ministry of Defence  review has found.

it was found that the HAL-made Su-30 MKI of the Indian Air Force is about Rs 150 crore costlier than the same type of aircraft from Russian counterparts produced by the JSC Sukhoi Company.

The Russian jets cost is about Rs 269.77 crore, whereas the same jets produced under Russian license in India, come at a price range of Rs 417.69 crore.

The report stated factors like lesser efficiency and exorbitant man hour rates behind the price rise. 

Reports said that multiple agencies get involved in the manufacturing process, kit cost from OEMs and other delays like raw material and spare part supply issues, which are also endemic to the aerospace industry in India, the increase in cost must be evaluated in the right spirit.

Proper precautions are being considered to reduce the price.