China Sukhoi deliveries stand at 178; total at 273

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A few exerpts...

Date Posted: 26-Aug-2004


JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY - SEPTEMBER 01, 2004

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Sukhoi completes delivery of fighter aircraft to China
JIANG JINTAO JDW Special Correspondent
London

- "The Chinese People's Liberation Army/Navy took delivery of the final platforms in its order of 24 navalised Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighter aircraft in late August."

- 178 total Russian AC delivered in past decade.

- "In addition, China's Xian production facility has taken delivery of components for 95 Su-27SK fighters for a combined total, to date, of 273 platforms."

- "sources in Moscow are confident that Beijing will contract for an additional 24 navalised Su-30MK2s before year-end for delivery in 2005-06."

Putin may bring up co-dev. opf 5th gen fighter in upcoming visit to China, which will require $12-15 billion US. Sukhoi also hoping to upgrade Chinese Flankers.



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That's 5 fewer than mentioned in the previous report, IIRC. Over-estimation, or ones lost to attrition?

[crobato]

No. Moscow Times overestimated and said it was 28. Pinkov on the other hand, got the number right at the start.

There already is an intention to order 24 more Su-30MKKs---China needs at least two more Su-30MKK regs for the PLANAF. But it appears being held up given China's satisfaction of the MK2 upgrade and results of the MK3 testing. If the MK3 testing is successful, China might order MK3; if not, the order goes to the MK2.

China is dragging its feet on the Su-27SK upgrade issue.

[plawolf]

"In addition, China's Xian production facility has taken delivery of components for 95 Su-27SK fighters for a combined total, to date, of 273 platforms."

but arent the J11s being assembled by SAC in shenyang?

[crobato]

"In addition, China's Xian production facility has taken delivery of components for 95 Su-27SK fighters for a combined total, to date, of 273 platforms."

but arent the J11s being assembled by SAC in shenyang?

Janes getting all wet again.

[GoldenDragon]

"In addition, China's Xian production facility has taken delivery of components for 95 Su-27SK fighters for a combined total, to date, of 273 platforms."

but arent the J11s being assembled by SAC in shenyang?

I swear. Jane's is still the premier defense-related publication in the world.

But its China-related information is far less reliable than any number of websites, especially CDF and Chinese Military Aviation and a whole mess of Chinese-language sites.

Xi'an never assembled a Su-27SK in its history. What's more, Xian is specializes in bombers and transports (H-6, JH-7, MA60) NOT fighters. This is a horrendous mistake that would be unthinkable for anyone even remotely knowledgeable about the Chinese industry.

[crobato]

Janes' know it is SAC that makes the J-11s. Their other articles are consistent with this.

This is more of a horrible mistake on the part of failure of proper proof reading. It's called bad writing. Pinkov is no better. Kanwa's editorial mistakes are horrendous. Typos everywhere. I wonder if the guy knows how to use a spell checker.