Su-30SM or Su-30M2 ?

[Swissski]

Hello !

Can someone explain to me the differences between these two quite similar planes ?

The special armament is different, but other than that, are there any other differences ?

Thank a lot !

[lhapekl]

SM has canards and you can get Mihaly's skin for it

[Swissski]

And are there any differences in performance (speed, handling, etc.) ?

[eEXM-21]

giyf

[Admiral Flanker]

The SU-30M2 is my personal favorite but the differences are in the special weapon choice and performance, SU-30SM can do full psm's whereas the M2 can only do cobra style psm's, the SM has better energy retention but the m2 has much better braking performance and can slow down very quickly, which can be used to your advantage if you know how, the SM can get the dreaded qaam missile and 6aam's which are both great, however the M2 can get HPAA's which with the right build can be amazing especially with the handling characteristics of the M2, id recommend not sleeping on the M2 and giving it a shot.