Posted on 07/17/2010 6:35:10 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Algiers has bought 28 Su-30MKA aircraft from Russia, and has options for additional 28. Lead-in training will be provided by 16 Yak 130 to be delivered from Russia. These Sukhoi fighters will operate in three squadrons positioned in Ain Baida airbase, in North-Eastern Algeria. Algeria is also reportedly was the lead export customer for the 34 Su-35 fighters to be delivered upon completion of the new fighter’s development.
The Algerian Air Force prepared a new air base for the fighters. Officially opened in 2004 Ein Beida was prepared to receive the first two fighters in 2007 and is now operating 28 of the fighters. Satellite imagery obtained in 2006 shows the empty air bases with basic infrastructure completed (two perpendicular runways each over 3.6 km long, wide taxiways running parallel to the main runways), and work in progress at the bases’ operating facilities.
Algiers has bought 28 Su-30MKA aircraft from Russia, and has options for additional 28. Lead-in training will be provided by 16 Yak 130 to be delivered from Russia. These Sukhoi fighters will operate in three squadrons positioned in Ain Baida airbase, in North-Eastern Algeria. Algeria is also reportedly was the lead export customer for the 34 Su-35 fighters to be delivered upon completion of the new fighter’s development.
The Algerian Air Force prepared a new air base for the fighters. Officially opened in 2004 Ein Beida was prepared to receive the first two fighters in 2007 and is now operating 28 of the fighters. Satellite imagery obtained in 2006shows the empty air bases with basic infrastructure completed (two perpendicular runways each over 3.6 km long, wide taxiways running parallel to the main runways), and work in progress at the bases’ operating facilities.
Apture™ Algerian Air Force new Su-30 Air Base at Ain-Beida Defense Update defense-update.com Following the acquisition of 56 Sukhoi Su-30MKA fighters from Russian in 2004 the Algerian Air Force constructed a new air base in North Eastern Algeria near the city of Ain Beida. Officially opened in 2004 the new airbase was ready to receive the first two fighters in 2007 but construction...Continue on to defense-update.com Photos recently obtained by Israel’s Eros B satellite, (taken July 12) show at least 11 Su-30MKA fighters lined up on the flight lines, with several Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) completed at the two edges of the main runway, with more HAS under construction.
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Interesting little bird. According to Wikipedia, it's the first Russian aircraft with 100% digital avionics. Also has the capability for light attack duties.
Not a bad looking plane, either. It's not a beauty like the Su-30, but it's not bad.
I agree
Looks pretty good for a trainer/light attack plane.
They’re ballsy, looks like he is already retracting the nose gear.
Maybe, the USAF may get to operate a twin of the YAK given that the Italian M-346 is in contention for a massive trainer contract.
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