Indonesian Air Force replenished with new soo
Indonesia’s desire to acquire Russian fighters is in part due to extreme necessity. The fact is that as a result of the US embargo imposed by the Indonesian Air Force, there were serious problems in maintaining the remaining X-NUMX F-12A / B and X-NUMX F-16E / F fighters. (The embargo was triggered by accusations against the Indonesian military in large-scale human rights violations in East Timor.) Indonesia also has more than 16 single-seat subsonic light combat aircraft Hawk 5.In 2003, Indonesia acquired from Russia two single-seat Su-27SK and 2 twin-seat multi-functional fighters Su-30MKK for $ 192 million. In 2011, Indonesia submitted an official request for the purchase of 24 used F-16s, but it does not intend to abandon its high-end fleet Dry. In fact, the Indonesian Air Force is steadily increasing this fleet ...
The export versions of the Su-27KM and Su-30MK2 are the result of parallel modernization programs. The modernization affected a lot in common, including a digital cabin with updated avionics, additional suspension units on the wings, the payload was increased to 8000 kg, the range of applied weapons, upgraded radar, electronic warfare and air-to-air refueling.
This upgrade turned the SU-27 from a fighter for air superiority into a multi-role fighter and attack aircraft. Su-30, which has always been multi-purpose, has also been significantly improved. Both new aircraft retained a large operational range, a large payload, and the ability to conduct a maneuverable aerial battle corresponding to or exceeding any American fighter except the F-22A Raptor, peculiar to the Sukhoy Flanker family.
The mentioned capabilities of the aircraft, as well as the policy of Russia not to set political conditions for selling their weapons, helped Indonesia more and more to buy Russian weapons despite the lifting of the US embargo in November 2005.
Despite the fact that the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon does not have the same international influence as Farnborough or Le Bourget, the price and quality of modern Russian fighters ensure their place in the international market. This prominent contract was concluded on the opening day of MAKS-2007. Relying on a deal 2003 years, Rosoboronexport State Corporation and the Republic of Indonesia signed a $ 355 million "Memorandum of Understanding" on the Su-3 and 27 3SKM Sioux 30MK2 Flanker family, thus bringing the total fleet to Indonesia Dry 10 aircraft.
A month later, there was a $ 1.2 billion-dollar request for Russian submarines, armored combat vehicles and military helicopters. Although this request was not fully materialized, by the end of 2011, Indonesia received another 6 Su-30MK2 from Russia, resulting in 16 fighters (5 Su-27, 11 Su-30) for a total of about $ 1.02 billion.
The growth of military spending and the subsequent modernization of the armed forces of Indonesia were made possible by the powerful oil feed.
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