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Su-35 is slowly exported! | Sobrnn | Yandex Zen
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By Sobrnn
Su-35 is the best Russian production aircraft generation 4 ++. It is produced only at one aircraft plant in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur in the Khabarovsk Territory. But they are increasingly talking about its export potential. Who bought or can buy the Su-35 in the world:
- In addition to Russia, at the moment it is in service with only the PRC army in the amount of 24 units, that is, two squadrons. The Chinese wanted to buy a smaller quantity, because for copying a lot was not necessary, but the Russian side insisted on a large order. But lately, voices have been heard about buying an additional batch of Su-35s, since Chinese aircraft have problems with engines and cannot compete with Su-35s yet. But this is a temporary measure and it is not worth counting heavily on the Chinese market;
- Egypt buys Su-35 in the amount of 26 units. Deliveries will begin next year. The amount of the contract is more than $ 2 billion. Egypt seems to be tilting in the purchase of arms towards Russia, although it may just want to get away from the US monopoly in its defense purchases;After the delivery of the S-400 air defense system,
- Turkey was deprived of the right to purchase the American F-35 and immediately thought about buying the Su-35. But while the Turks are still trying to get the American F-35, and the Su-35 as a fallback. Erdogan, as in the eastern bazaar, is trying to lower prices by nodding for another plane, so this is a very dubious market for Russia. Moreover, Erdogan wants almost immediately the Su-57;
- Indonesia, despite the signed contract for 11 aircraft, impedes the implementation of the contract. The problems are in internal coordination and the change of military leadership, and of course in US pressure.
- India has long been fooling everyone about the choice of aircraft. Then they have some politicians and generals for the Su-35, then other generals and politicians for the French Rafaeli, which are twice as expensive (more than $ 200). Not without pressure from the United States, which is not averse to sell their aircraft. Although there is a sound argument that you can’t buy everything from Russia alone.
- Actively negotiating with the UAE on the purchase of 24 units. Su-35. This country has repeatedly bought Russian weapons, so the option is realistic;
- According to some reports, Iran was ready to purchase 18 Su-35s and 6 Su-30SMs, but they were refused and offered Su-27SM3, which Iran itself had already refused. It’s all about sanctions against Iran. Although Russia here might not be so principled in helping the United States ...
- Venezuela, under President Hugo Chavez, wanted to acquire the Su-35, but it seems that financial opportunities did not allow it, after a severe financial crisis and large inflation.
- There is even information in open sources about the DPRK’s desire to buy the Su-35, but even if this is true, it’s a maximum about barter, and this is not very interesting.
Whatever it was, until India, Turky and Indonesia achieved only one thing for sure. Now even if they want to buy a Su-35, they will queue for Russia and Egypt. After all, the capacity of the aircraft plant is not unlimited, and now it collects only about 10 units. in year.
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