- Reaction score
- 35
- Points
- 530
That's $22 million USD per NEW airframe!
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/il76/
Now call me crazy but even if we accept the fact we'd have to pay to upgrade all the avoinics to NATO standards, is this not an alternative that the CF should be exploring to replace our C-130 fleet?
I should add, I would think the Russians would jump through hoops in order to make their first sale inside NATO.
Matthew. ???
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http://www.mosnews.com/money/2005/09/08/chinabuysaircraft.shtml
China Buys 38 Military Transport Aircraft From Russia for $850M
Created: 08.09.2005 11:45 MSK (GMT +3), Updated: 13:51 MSK, 8 hours 2 minutes ago
MosNews
Russia and China have reached an agreement for the delivery of 38 military Il-76TD transport aircraft. The contract will amount to $850 million.
The Kommersant daily reported on Thursday, Sept. 8, that its source in the Russian Defense Ministry had confirmed the deal and said that it signifies a change in Beijing's priorities in its trade with Moscow. The source said that China is now more interested in purchasing combat service support devices, among which are Il-76 military transport aircraft.
The source also noted that all of the aircraft delivered to China will be brand new.
As MosNews reported, China and Russia held joint military exercises on Chinese territory this summer. The Russian Defense Ministry and state arms export agency Rosoboronexport hoped to use the exercises as a venue for showcasing Russian arms.
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http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/il76/
Now call me crazy but even if we accept the fact we'd have to pay to upgrade all the avoinics to NATO standards, is this not an alternative that the CF should be exploring to replace our C-130 fleet?
I should add, I would think the Russians would jump through hoops in order to make their first sale inside NATO.
Matthew. ???
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http://www.mosnews.com/money/2005/09/08/chinabuysaircraft.shtml
China Buys 38 Military Transport Aircraft From Russia for $850M
Created: 08.09.2005 11:45 MSK (GMT +3), Updated: 13:51 MSK, 8 hours 2 minutes ago
MosNews
Russia and China have reached an agreement for the delivery of 38 military Il-76TD transport aircraft. The contract will amount to $850 million.
The Kommersant daily reported on Thursday, Sept. 8, that its source in the Russian Defense Ministry had confirmed the deal and said that it signifies a change in Beijing's priorities in its trade with Moscow. The source said that China is now more interested in purchasing combat service support devices, among which are Il-76 military transport aircraft.
The source also noted that all of the aircraft delivered to China will be brand new.
As MosNews reported, China and Russia held joint military exercises on Chinese territory this summer. The Russian Defense Ministry and state arms export agency Rosoboronexport hoped to use the exercises as a venue for showcasing Russian arms.
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