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Russian Air Force to update 20 Sukhoi 27s

Moscow, Russia - By 3 years to be available the new tactical fighter

The new Russian tactical bomber for the 21st century, the fifth generation produced by the Sukhoi bureau, will not be ready before 2006-2007, and for this reason the Russian Air Force will renew its Su-27. This work of updating will allow the Defense to have available aircraft adapted to the requirements of the moment until the new bomber will not be totally operating, and approximately 25% of the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 38802
Rome, Italy, 01/17/2003 11:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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