This Flanker Kills Top Tier II Su-30SM2 – War Thunder

In this War Thunder video, I take the Su-30SM2 into battle to see how this upgraded Flanker performs when pushed into top-tier air combat. Built around powerful engines, advanced avionics, and a flexible missile loadout, the Su-30SM2 is designed to control engagements through raw performance and situational awareness. On paper, it looks like a direct evolution of the earlier Su-30 variants — but at top tier, every advantage is tested against equally capable opponents. In this match, I focus on maximizing what the Su-30SM2 does best: managing energy in extended fights, choosing when to commit to aggressive merges, and using its missile kit to pressure enemies at multiple ranges. At the same time, poor positioning or overconfidence can quickly turn the fight against you, making timing and awareness critical. Through careful engagements, smart missile usage, and disciplined flying, I try to answer the question of whether the Su-30SM2 is just another Flanker variant — or a truly dominant top-tier aircraft that can shape the outcome of a match when flown correctly. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @n1cwt   Join the discord!   / discord   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Songs from Neb: https://open.spotify.com/artist/60mr6...    / @nebpwr   Songs used: Hold me:    • neb - Hold Me (feat. Korusai)   Come Home:    • neb - Come Home (prod. korusai)   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Socials: Tiktok: N1c_wt X: N1c_wt --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Gameplay 12:34 - Outro