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Russia: Algeria asks to swap MiG-29 for Su-30MKA fighters

Moscow, Russia - According to a contract terminated this year

Algeria has asked Russia to deliver between 14 and 16 additional Su-30 Flanker fighters in exchange for the MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft it was supposed to receive under a contract that was terminated this year. "The Irkut corporation may deliver 14-16 Su-30MKA fighters (to the Algerian air force) for the same amount stipulated in the MiG contract", a Russian press source reported. Russian arms export...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1089670
Rome, Italy, 05/15/2008 14:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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