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Moreover, Su-30 MKI is one of the biggest strengths of the IAF.” DEHRADUN: In a first at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, a detachment of two Su-30 MKI aircraft would operate from here as part of activating the civil airport so that the option for any future requirement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains open. The detachment of fighters would operate from the runway here for two days starting February 19, 2018, for area familiarisation before returning to their parent base, confirmed by IAF sources. It is capable of carrying a variety of medium-range guided air-to-air missiles with active or semi-active radar or infra-red homing close range missiles. It has a maximum speed of 2,500 km/hr.On Su-30 MKI being the chosen aircraft for the landing, the officer said, "It actually depends on the type of aircraft that are available for such sorties..