Wednesday, February 10, 2010

DTN News: Vietnam Bought From Russia 12 Su-30MK2

DTN News: Vietnam Bought From Russia 12 Su-30MK2 *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media (NSI News Source Info) HANOI, Vietnam - February 11, 2010: Russia and Vietnam signed a contract for the supply of this Asian country 12 multi-role fighters Su-30MK2 and armament, reports Interfax, citing a source in the military and diplomatic circles. The deal amounted to a billion dollars. In addition, Vietnam will also receive aircraft weapon and spare parts not only for new planes, but for the fighter brand Su purchased earlier.The previous contract for the supply of eight Su-30MK2 was concluded in early 2009. Su-30MK2 is an enhanced version of the modernized commercial Su-30, capable of carrying anti-ship missiles. The aircraft can reach speeds of up to 2,1 thousand kilometers per hour, and its flight range is 3.5 thousand kilometers. Su-30MK2 can be armed with guided missiles, bombs and containers with rockets. In mid-December last year, Russia and Vietnam signed a contract to supply six diesel-electric submarines of Project 636 Varshavyanka. The deal amounted to about two billion dollars. The construction of submarines will be conducted at the Admiralty Shipyards. Delivery submarines Vietnam were not reported, but it is known that the St. Petersburg company is ready to pass the customer on the same boat a year. In December 2009, also became known that Zelenodolsky Gorky plant in Tatarstan was launched on the frigate "Cheetah 3.9", which was built by order of the Navy in Vietnam. The second "Gepard" entered service the Navy Asian country in 2010.

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