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MAKS 2011
International Aviation and Space Salon
Moscow Zhukovsky Air Base,
Russia
16 - 21 August 2011
Rosoboronexport
at MAKS 2011
Rosoboronexport
Joint Stock Company a full range of combat aircrafts and helicopters at
MAKS 2011
The
Rosoboronexport Joint Stock Company will demonstrate to its foreign partners
in excess of a hundred pieces of Russian arms and materiel at the 10th
MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Salon to be held in Zhukovsky
outside Moscow, Russia, on 16-21 August, 2011. At the present time aircraft
and air defence systems account for over half of all export deliveries
of Rosoboronexport. Interim 2011 indices show that the annual aircraft
export plan will be implemented in full.
“This year
we have successfully cooperated with our traditional partners –
India and China. Cooperation with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar gains
steam as well. In addition to that we are upbeat about defence cooperation
with a number of African states. Russia enjoys certain growth points,
and we start taking more decisive actions,” said Alexander Mikheev,
Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General and head of Rosoboronexport
delegation at MAKS 2011.
In addition
to traditional well-mastered forms of cooperation, such as military
hardware procurements, licence transfers, spare parts deliveries, repairs,
etc., the company has recently actively embarked on new forms of cooperation,
including joint development of advanced aircraft. For instance, this
line of work is actively pursued with India within the framework of
the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) development programme,
the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme and the Su-30MKI (Super
30) deep modernisation programme.
“This
year we have successfully cooperated with our traditional partners –
India and China. Cooperation with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar gains
steam as well. In addition to that we are upbeat about defence cooperation
with a number of African states. Russia enjoys certain growth points,
and we start taking more decisive actions,” said Alexander Mikheev,
Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General and head of Rosoboronexport
delegation at MAKS 2011.
In addition to traditional
well-mastered forms of cooperation, such as military hardware procurements,
licence transfers, spare parts deliveries, repairs, etc., the company
has recently actively embarked on new forms of cooperation, including
joint development of advanced aircraft. For instance, this line of work
is actively pursued with India within the framework of the Fifth Generation
Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) development programme, the Medium Transport
Aircraft (MTA) programme and the Su-30MKI (Super 30) deep modernisation
programme.
SU-30MK Russian fighter aircraft at MAKS 2011 (Photo
Vitaly Kuzmin)
Russian helicopter exports actively grow with each
passing year. The State-Of-The-Art technologies and high scientific potentials
of such Russian design bureaux as the Moscow-based Mil Helicopter Plant
and the Kamov Company allow Rosoboronexport to successfully compete in
the international arms market.
“It goes without
saying that the lead is held by renowned Mi-17-family military transport
helicopters. Aircraft of this type were delivered to Thailand and Indonesia
in early 2011, and the final batch of such helicopters will soon be shipped
to Peru. We will also start delivering Mi-17V-5s to India this year. Besides,
we have signed contracts for delivery of such helicopters to the Afghan
Air Force with the US Department of Defence, as well as Sri Lanka,”
Alexander Mikheev pointed out.
Rosoboronexport has
also secured leading positions in the international air defence systems
market. Promising lines of activity include deliveries of several types
of S-300 and S-400 family long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems,
Buk-M2E and Tor-M2E SAM systems, the Pantsir-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft
gun and missile system (SPAAG), Igla-S man-portable air defence systems
(MANPADS), and electronic warfare equipment, as well as services, aimed
at establishing and equipping local air defence hardware repair facilities.
Rosoboronexport
will familiarise visitors to and participants in the MAKS 2011 air show
with the following main pieces of Russian aircrafts and helicopters:
SU-35:
The Su-35 is a multi-role super-manoeuvrable fighter, based on fifth-generation
technologies. It features a new thrust vector control (TVC) power plant,
an increased power and a greater service life. An improved cockpit management
system, a combined electronic/mechanical scanning radar, new navigation
and radio communications equipment, a highly efficient electronic countermeasures
(ECM) system and advanced weapons ensure the Su-35’s significant
competitive advantage.
Su-35 Russian fighter aircraft
Yak-130:
The Yak-130, selected as a basic training aircraft for the Russian Air
Force, is a versatile aircraft. It is expected to replace the famous L-39
Albatross trainers, operated by many CIS member-states. A special onboard
combat mode simulation system ensures high-quality flight crew training
within a very short period of time. At the same time the Yak-130 can also
be employed as a light combat aircraft, which nowadays appeals to many
customers.
Yak-130 Russian training aircraft at MAKS 2011
(Photo Vitaly Kuzmin)
Mi-28NE:
The Mi-28NE combat helicopter incorporates the vast combat experience
of its predecessor – the Mi-24 combat transport. The Mi-28NE is
indispensable on the contemporary battlefield due to its unique survivability,
a wide range of weapon systems, and the ability to operate by day and
night. The helicopter has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces
since 2009. Pilots have appreciated outstanding flight characteristics
and combat capabilities of the helicopter.
Mi-28NE attack
helicopter at MAKS 2011 (Photo Vitaly Kuzmin)
Ka-52A:
Excellent flight characteristics, ensured by coaxial rotors, and the unique
manoeuvrability allow the Ka-52A helicopter to carry out fast combat manoeuvres
to take a favourable attack position. Multi-function avionics enable the
helicopter to fly, navigate, and fire its weapons by day and night in
any season. The Ka-52A can also be employed as an airborne command post
and a scout helicopter.
Ka-52 attack
helicopter at MAKS 2011 (Photo Vitaly Kuzmin)
The
Indian local made light combat aircraft (LCA), Tejas LSP-7, made its
maiden flight on Friday, March 10, 2012. The Limited Series Production-7
aircraft took off from the HAL airport at 4.27 pm and flew for 28 minutes.
