Moscow, November 20. The Sukhoi Holding Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation plant (KnAAPO) has supplied today the final batch of modernized Sukhoi Su-27SM fighter jets to the Russian Air Force.
The batch completed the plant’s fulfillment of state defense order for the year 2009. KnAAPO modernizes Russian Air Force Su-27S(II) frontline fighter aircraft. Modernized planes attain new features and greatly increased combat effectiveness. The plant also maintains Russian Air Force Su-27S(II), performs mid-life repairs and upgrade of Russian Navy Su-33 fighters. KnAAPO produces multi-role fighters for export – twin-seat Su-30MK2 and single-seat Su-27SKM.
The plant will deliver 48 Su-35 multifunctional highly maneuverable fighter jets to the Russian Defense Ministry before 2015 under state contract signed at the MAKS-2009.
KnAAPO is a member of the Sukhoi Holding program of the 5th generation fighter jet. Serial assembly of Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets is also underway at the plant.
Source: Sukhoi
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