Sukhoi delivers last three Su-30 fighters to Indonesia
Sukhoi delivers last three Su-30 fighters to Indonesia
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The official handover ceremony for the last three Su-30MK fighters, delivered by Russia as part of an agreement from 2007, was held at the Sultan Hasanuddin... 27.09.2010, Sputnik International
The official handover ceremony for the last three Su-30MK fighters, delivered by Russia as part of an agreement from 2007, was held at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia on September 27.
The official handover ceremony for the last three Su-30MK fighters, delivered by Russia as part of an agreement from 2007, was held at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia on September 27.
The official handover ceremony for the last three Su-30MK fighters, delivered by Russia as part of an agreement from 2007, was held at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia on September 27.
Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, who was guest of honor at the ceremony, said that Indonesia was going to continue to buy Russian military aircraft.
“I think that these fighters will be good for protecting Indonesia’s sovereignty,” Purnomo Yusgiantoro said. “And we will continue to build up this squadron with Su jets that will be delivered in the future.”
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Alexander Ivanov also attended the ceremony. Photo: Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Alexander Ivanov and Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro in the Sukhoi Su-27 SKM.
Indonesia bought four jet fighters in Russia in 2003. In August 2007, the countries signed an agreement for the delivery of another six Su jet fighters. Three Su-30MK2 jet fighters were brought to Indonesia on February 2, 2009, and the last of the other three Su-27KM jets was delivered to Indonesia on September 16.
Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the Russian jet fighters, which had already been put into operation, were the pride of both the residents of South Sulawesi and the entire people of Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Air Force chief of staff Marshal Imam Sufaat said that the decision to buy more planes had already been approved by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Photo: Sultan Hasanuddin airbase commander Commodore Agus Supriatna.
On behalf of the Indonesian government and the people of Indonesia, Purnomo Yusgiantoro expressed sincere condolences to Russia over the tragic death of three Russian engineers two weeks ago at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase. Photo: SU-27KM at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase.
“The death of three Russian engineers was a tragic accident, and we would like to express gratitude to our Indonesian partners for their full cooperation in this respect,” Alexander Ivanov said. “But despite this tragedy, the three SU jets (the last ones under the agreement from 2007) were assembled ahead of schedule thanks to the high level of professionalism of our engineers and technicians. The flight tests were conducted successfully and ahead of schedule, once again, by Indonesia’s request.”
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