Russian fire, the company said sales to China RD-93 engines can be sold a third country
Date:2011-08-31Author:adminCategory:China militaryComment:0
Data Figure: Russian-made RD-93 aero-engine
Global Network reporter Li Zongze reported, according to RIA Novosti news November 16, Rosoboronexport is preparing a new supply to China on a number of RD-93 aero-engine contract. The news was Senior Vice President Alexander ? Mikheyev in Zhuhai Air Show revealed after the opening ceremony.
Mikheyev said: “We are working with China Aviation Technology Import and Export Co., Ltd. for the supply of 100 RD-93 engines of the options for consultation.” He said that under the earlier contract signed China have the option to buy 500 units of this engine. This contract provides for the purchase of engines sent to the Chinese military, it can provide to a third country markets. Mikheyev said: “We want to supply engines to sign the new contract, and we have to provide China with more than 80 AL-31FN engine, China hopes to increase supply.”
It is understood, RD -93 engines for MiG-29 fighters of the RD-33 turbofan engine improved by the St. Petersburg, Russia Klimov’s research and development, Stanishev machinery factory in Moscow Chelsea manufacturing.
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