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Originally posted by Randy View PostSince SLAF don't need Mi24s for their current operations, there is no use of maintaining them in operational. So they should probably keep them in hangers as reserves with only mandatory maintaining. If there is any necessary, they can be take them to operational condition within short time period.
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Originally posted by Max View PostSaab Gripen – Potential Candidate
Swedish Export Credit Corporation likely to offer a financial package to Sri Lanka for Gripen jets,
same as they did to Brazil.
The best likely scenario is going to a couple of refurbished SU-27\SU-30s from Russia.
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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is to buy China-made Xian Y20 military-cum civil transport planes, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told South China Morning Post. “I have
Prime Minister said “China, India, Sweden and Russia have made offers, we are studying them,” So potential candidates are JF17, Thejas, Gripen and Mig 29 or Su 27/30. Most probably final winner is Russian Mig 29 or Su 27/30. and allocated budget for this procurement plan is $450 million. Government said they are planing to buy minimum 6 aircrafts of squadron first and then another squadron later. So unit cost should be less than or around $50 milllion to buy atleast 6 aircrafts and associated weapons.Last edited by Randy; 09-02-2017, 06:34 AM.
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Originally posted by Randy View Posthttp://www.newindianexpress.com/worl...s-1545590.html
Prime Minister said “China, India, Sweden and Russia have made offers, we are studying them,” So potential candidates are JF17, Thejas, Gripen and Mig 29 or Su 27/30. Most probably final winner is Russian Mig 29 or Su 27/30. and allocated budget for this procurement plan is $450 million. Government said they are planing to buy minimum 6 aircrafts of squadron first and then another squadron later. So unit cost should be less than or around $50 milllion to buy atleast 6 aircrafts and associated weapons.
Su-30SM is a multi-role fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau; it is an advanced derivative of the Su-30MK combat aircraft family.
The multi-role Su-30SM can be deployed in air defense, counter-air strikes, counter-land and counter-sea missions. It can conduct electronic counter-countermeasures and early warning tasks. The aircraft also acts as a command-and-control platform within a fleet of combat aircraft performing joint missions.
The airframe of Su-30SM is made of titanium and high-strength aluminum alloys, high maneuverability was achieved through the integral aerodynamic form combined with thrust vectoring feature.
The glass cockpit accommodates two pilots in tandem configuration, the cockpit incorporates an advanced avionics suit integrating a head up display and liquid crystal multi-function displays.
The aircraft can be armed with a machine gun, bombs, air-to-air missiles, and Yakhont supersonic anti-ship and land attack missiles, the aircraft can engage aerial threats, ground and naval surface targets by deploying onboard air-to-air and air-to-surface guided/unguided weapons.
The Su-30SM is powered by two AL-31FP by-pass turbojet reheated engines. The engines generate a total after-burning thrust of 25,000kgf. The power plant provides a horizontal flight speed of Mach 2.
The maximum unrefueled flight range of Su-30SM is about 3,000km. The aircraft is also equipped with a flight refueling probe and refueling system.
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SLAF Air Show pictures
Sukhoi Su-30 for SLAF?
President with a Sukhoi Su-30 model a SLAF air show.
The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130
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Originally posted by skyline View PostSukhoi Su-30? When is it going to join our airforce? Finally an advance aircraft
Speaking to journalists in Colombo, the Russian Ambassador on Monday said Russia will increase trade and economic ties with Sri Lanka as the two countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
2017 is very promising in strengthening bilateral relations due to these very high level visits. We look forward to these important visits," Karchava said.
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Originally posted by Serendib View Post
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Originally posted by SKYBUCK729 View PostDo we really need it?
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Originally posted by Haleef View PostThe SU-30 is such a great fighter aircraft. Hope if they order a few. Atleast they can train pilots in them, as the Kfir squadron has just only 1 pilot who is available to fly just only 1 Kfir C2 aircraft. Others are all out of service, and no pilots to fly any.
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