Russia to Deliver Su-33 Fighters to China
Rosoboronexport is completing negotiations to sell two Su-33 naval Flankers to China with options for 12 more. The eventual number of aircraft purchased could reach up to 50.
The deal is expected to be signed in December in Beijing and will be constructed by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Production Association.
China will use the fighters to train on land and on the Varyag aircraft carrier that is being completed.
The Pentagon's 2006 Annual Report on China's military reported that China has shown interest last year to acquire Su-33s to form a combat air wing for a future aircraft carrier.
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