The Russian main weapon exporter, Rosoboronexport is completing negotiations with China of delivering up to 50 Su-33 (Su-27K) Flanker-D ship-borne fighter variant of the famous Su-27 Flanker-B. The possible deal is stated to be a worth of US$2.5 billion. China will acquire the first two Su-33s in 2007 or 2008 for evaluations and trials. The fighters will be produced by Komsomolsk-no-Amur’s Sukhoi facility.
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November 7, 2006 at 10:40 am