Tangen Hao World Wide Web on July 8 press reports, according to ITAR - TASS 7 news, Indian Air Force plans to begin Su-30MKI, its equipment, large-scale modern jet fighter upgrade. Russian experts to help upgrade will be carried out, a small part of the transformation of the aircraft in Russia, most of the local community in India to complete. Su-30MKI is considered the most advanced equipment in Indian Air Force fighter,
for its main purpose is to deter China and Pakistan.
reported that a senior Indian defense sources said: "In the Air Force fighter modernization upgrade program, we intend to major in the Russian aircraft manufacturer with the help of Su-30MKI perfect 50 fighter." Learned , 5 Su-30MKI fighters to reform in Russia, and the remaining 45 by India's own efforts.
according to plan, Su-30MKI will transform the latest standards, with modern airborne radio electronic equipment and access to a series of new technical and tactical performance. In addition, the body structure will also be improved to meet with a range of 290 kilometers of "BrahMos" supersonic cruise missile needs.
reported that the Indian Air Force from late last century, equipped with 90 Su -30 fighter,
now a total of six brigades. In addition to a brigade of the first type is SU -30, the future purchases are upgraded Su-30MKI model. So far, India has ordered a total of about 280 such aircraft, has delivered more than 100.
reported that the purchase of Su-30MKI fighters in India's main purpose is to ensure that their air superiority in the region. After news that a group of Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighters to deploy directly adjacent to China and Pakistan in Kashmir valley to create a deterrent against China and Pakistan. Allegedly took off from there,
Su-30MKI can "BrahMos" missile against Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lanzhou and other cities, so that the Indian Air Force of China's west, southwest depth region constitutes a strategic air attack situation.
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