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Irkut receives new order from Russia for 30 Su-30SM fighter jets.
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World Defense & Security News - Russia
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Irkut receives new order from Russia for 30 Su-30SM fighter jets
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Within the implementation of Russia's State Defence Order for 2016-2018, the country's Defence Ministry has concluded a new contract with the aircraft manufacturer Irkut corporation for Su-30SM aircraft deliveries, the Russian MoD announced on its website on April 3, 2016.
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 A RuAF Su-30SM multirole fighter jet |
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According to the conditions of the contract, the Russian Aerospace Forces are to receive over 30 multi-purpose fighters Su-30SM by the end of the year 2018. The contract for the supply was signed by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov and President of Irkut Corporation Oleg Demchenko.
The aircraft Su-30SM is a multi-purpose “4++”-generation highly-maneuverable fighter designed for achievement of air supremacy. The aircraft made its maiden flight on 21 September 2012. |
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