IAF's Sukhoi Su-30MKI

[DumbPilot]

Was there any hardware changes that necessitated this new cone though?

I am guessing that a new radar transparent coating was applied onto the radome

 

[NerVik]

I am guessing that a new radar transparent coating was applied onto the radome

I was hoping the radar itself got updated

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

I was hoping the radar itself got updated

Nah that will come with the new fleet wide update

 

[Corvus Splendens]

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[DumbPilot]

I was hoping the radar itself got updated

The radome structure/coating is equally as important. If the atoms/molecules in the coating reflect or absorb radar waves, then it is a serious issue with respect to offensive and defensive electronic attack ability