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The up-to-date program of the Russian Air Force's Su-27

Moscow, Russia - In 2006 it received 6 modernized aircraft

In 2006, the Air Force of Russia received 6 Su-27SM up-to-date fighters. According to the Chief Executive of the Aeronautical Industry Sukhoi, Mijail Pogosian, the contract for the updating will create good requirements to plan a new contract to update other 24 Su-27 and convert them in Su-27SM. The program for the manufacturing of armament and material for the period 2006-2015 contemplates the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 71012
Rome, Italy, 12/07/2006 14:14
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