Russian MoD wants to create a new vertical takeoff aircraft

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Ministry of Defense: the new SPO plans to create a vertical takeoff aircraft

November 23, 20:09UTC + 3

Deputy Minister Yuri Borisov said that it was about creating cars with a short takeoff and landing, as well as with vertical take-off

SOCHI, November 23. / TASS /. The work on creating a vertical takeoff plane is planned in the new LG. This was stated by Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov.

"Of course," said Borisov, answering the question whether work is being done on a vertical take-off aircraft for an aircraft carrier. "It is logical to assume that during such a time, those models, I mean the MiG-29 and Su-33, will morally become obsolete and in ten years will require the creation of a new aircraft, such plans exist, "Borisov said.

The deputy minister said that it was about the creation of aircraft with a short takeoff and landing and about aircraft with vertical take-off. He added that for the time being these are only plans, "because we are talking about the draft state arms program, and the arrangements are planned there.

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