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Russian Aviation Industry at Paris Air Show / Le Bourget
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| Saturday,
June 25, 2011, 04:56 PM |
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Civil and Defence aviation industry at Paris Air Show 2011. |
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At
the Le Bourget Paris Air Show 2011 exhibition site there
are 28 national pavilions erected, and the Russian exposition
is among ten biggest ones. Rosoboronexport, the sole Russian
trade company for export and import of the whole range of
military and dual-purpose end products, technologies and
services, has been a regular participant in Paris air shows
for many years. Its share in Russia's military exports currently
amounts to 80 percent. Rosoboronexport is a leading exporter
to the world arms market. It has built partner relations
with more than 70 countries all over the world.
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Russian
aircraft corporation stand at Paris Air Show 2011
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This
year Rosoboronexport will present the best items of Russian
weapons and military equipment to thousands of exhibitors,
specialists and guests visiting Paris Air Show through
multimedia presentations, mock-ups, promotional events,
videos, leaflets and posters.
Rosoboronexport
firmly holds leading positions in the world combat aircraft
market thanks to cutting edge products of the Russian
aviation industry. Russia is the world's second exporter
of combat aircraft judging by numbers of new and upgraded
multi-role fighters delivered for export. Last year the
largest amount of foreign military sales made by Rosoboronexport
fell as usual to air systems. Their share exceeded 43
percent of the total sales.
At Paris Air Show 2011, the booth of the Russian Aircraft
Corporation presents a full range of jets
and aircraft model scale from the military and
civil sector, such as the newest Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner,
the Be-200 amphibian aircraft, MS-21 airliner, SU-35,
SU-32, Mig-29 fighter and Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft.
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Sukhoi
Su-35 Russian fighter model scale at Paris Air Show 2011 |
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It is not without reason that today’s
leading international experts consider the Su-35 aircraft
to be Russia's main military air system for export in the
next decade. It is a multi-role super-manoeuvrable fighter
of the fourth-double-plus generation. The aircraft is designed
to gain air superiority and engage ground and surface targets
under any weather conditions both day and night. Its design
and production make use of the 5th generation air technologies
providing a leading edge over foreign fighters of the same
class. Russia has already begun series production of these
unique aircraft, and will soon enter them into service with
air force units.
One
of the most important competitive advantages of the Su-35
fighter is its cost. Compared with competing bids, cost
parameters for this aircraft are more attractive to customers
because of better cost effectiveness. |
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Yak-130
scale model Russian combat trainer aircraft at Paris Air
Show 2011 |
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The Russian Air Force continues successful
adoption of the Yak-130 new combat trainer aircraft. This
aircraft is a highly efficient low-cost training facility
designed for preparing modern fourth-plus/fifth generation
fighter pilots.
The
Yak-130 cockpit equipped with large (6x8 inch) multifunctional
colour displays is fully compliant with the "glass
cabin" concept, while its controls conform to the HOTAS
specification.
The
Yak-130 aircraft has an important capability of simulating
real combat situations. Its multifunctional display presents
simulated real-time radar target markers, equipment failure
warnings, and so on.
The
Yak-130 airframe has service life of 10,000 flight hours,
and its calendar lifetime is 30 years. The aircraft is operated
according to the on-condition criteria, which allows a significant
reduction in operational costs. For example, the Yak-130
operational cost is six to seven times lower than that of
the MiG-29UB aircraft. The Yak-130 trainer can be employed
also as an effective light combat aircraft.
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Be-200
Russian amphibian aircraft at Paris Air Show 2011 |
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The
Be-200 amphibian aircraft has earned an excellent reputation
of the most efficient and capable airborne fire-fighter
with devastating forest fires. It demonstrated its advanced
capabilities for the first time abroad as early as in 2001.
Since then it has been frequently used to fight fires in
many countries, such as Italy, Greece, Indonesia, Portugal,
Malaysia (Kalimantan), and others.
Three Italian pilots who flew together with Russian crews
can testify to the reliability, manoeuvrability and robustness
of the Be-200 aircraft. This amphibian can take in its water
load (12 tonnes) not only when stationed at the airfield,
but also when gliding over a water basin at a speed of 200
km/h and scooping water within a few seconds. It drops water
in volleys precisely onto seats of fire. |
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Be-200
Russian amphibian aircraft in flying demonstration at Paris
Air Show 2011 |
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