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VENEZUELA MAY BUY SUKHOI SU-35 FIGHTER JETS FROM RUSSIA
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 19, 2012 - 10:31 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he is
interested in buying Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole fighter jets
from Russia to enhance his country's defense capabilities, according
to RIA Novosti.
"I have already sent a statement to the government of Russia to inform
that we are ready to consider buying Su-35 fighters within the next
few years to modernize and enhance our defense powers," Venezuela's
national radio quoted Chavez as saying.
The president said that the issues of security, defense and the
development of the country should be the priority for the government
of Venezuela to secure national independence.
"This independence, well-protected and guaranteed, will give us a
possibility to build new Venezuela, new Fatherland and to reach new
horizons," he added.
The Su-35, powered by two 117S engines with thrust vectoring, combines
high maneuverability and the capability to effectively engage several
air targets simultaneously using both guided and unguided missiles
and weapon systems.
The aircraft has been touted as "4++ generation using fifth-generation
technology."
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 19, 2012 - 10:31 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he is
interested in buying Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole fighter jets
from Russia to enhance his country's defense capabilities, according
to RIA Novosti.
"I have already sent a statement to the government of Russia to inform
that we are ready to consider buying Su-35 fighters within the next
few years to modernize and enhance our defense powers," Venezuela's
national radio quoted Chavez as saying.
The president said that the issues of security, defense and the
development of the country should be the priority for the government
of Venezuela to secure national independence.
"This independence, well-protected and guaranteed, will give us a
possibility to build new Venezuela, new Fatherland and to reach new
horizons," he added.
The Su-35, powered by two 117S engines with thrust vectoring, combines
high maneuverability and the capability to effectively engage several
air targets simultaneously using both guided and unguided missiles
and weapon systems.
The aircraft has been touted as "4++ generation using fifth-generation
technology."