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2008-02-23 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

China copies Su-27 fighter, may compete with Russia

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Posted by john frum 2008-02-23 11:51|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 no honor among thieves, huh?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-02-23 12:20|| 2008-02-23 12:20|| Front Page Top

#2 They copy the engines too?

Posted by Redneck Jim 2008-02-23 12:52|| 2008-02-23 12:52|| Front Page Top

#3 Russia didn't provide them with Tech Transfer for the Al-31 engines. Complete engines are shiiped in from Russia. By contrast, the Indian contract specifies local manufacture of the engines.

Posted by john frum 2008-02-23 13:00|| 2008-02-23 13:00|| Front Page Top

#4 The latest victim of IP theft and copying. The potential buyers of these fighters will get screwed, though...substandard components and quality fade is my bet.

Posted by gromky 2008-02-23 13:22|| 2008-02-23 13:22|| Front Page Top

#5 I would trust a Chinese knock off even less than I would trust a dhimocrat.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2008-02-23 13:58|| 2008-02-23 13:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Bet there are few if any buyers.
Lousy sales pitch,
"Here's your aircraft, you can buy an engine for it in Russia" just will not fly.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2008-02-23 18:25|| 2008-02-23 18:25|| Front Page Top

#7 I think I would rather go up against the Tigers in a crop duster than against gravity in a Chinese knock-off Flanker. Fine Chinese export craftsmanship along with who knows how much lead. Don't be putting one in your mouth is all I'm saying!

Posted by SteveS 2008-02-23 18:56|| 2008-02-23 18:56|| Front Page Top

#8 Russia is already having trouble with MiG-29's. Having a second source for some gear might be attractive to some buyers.

Posted by crosspatch 2008-02-23 23:01|| 2008-02-23 23:01|| Front Page Top

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