Like what? What are the survivability features on the MKI?
What is the sortie rate for the MKI? puh-lease enlighten us..
In addition, the wing is made from Titanium the center piece of the fuselage is a one piece carbon composite structure... Kevlar protection for the fuel tank. Multiple redundant hydraulic systems backed by electrical actuation systems. A flight computer that intelligently adjusts deflections of available control surfaces to compensate for damage to one or more control surfaces. The Hornet can take a lot of damage and still RTB...
You wish to discuss aerodynamic features of the two bring it on..
Both feature high-lift devices such as mid-span deflecting leading edges. The F/A-18's leading edge is saw toothed to improve aileron effectiveness. The Su-30 MKI features a canard, close coupled and at level with the mid mounted wings, the canard deflection is limited to a small angle to improve pitch up response necessitated by the heavy radar. The MKI engines are widely spaced which can cause powerful yawing movement due to assymetric engine thrust. One reason why American and European designers like to keep both engines together as close as possible to the aircrafts longitudinal axis.
With few exceptions such as thrust vector and canard both share many design features.
...er get a clue..
I didn't say the MKI was inferior or lacks
'good techs and weapons' and yes the Hornet is a great earth mover unlike the pitch unstable, CG sensitive aircraft you love
that no one wants to buy .