Earlier in the Egyptian media appeared information, that for the Egyptian Air Force is considering purchasing from the Russian-generation aircraft 4++. It was a multi-purpose fighter Su-35. Today, the material of the signing of the contract between Cairo and Moscow over the purchase of the Su-35 published by the newspaper "Kommersant".
If you believe this publication, then signed a contract for the implementation of the Egyptian Air Force dozens of new Russian aircraft.
Newspaper, citing its own sources, He writes, that the original agreement by 2018 It was estimated at about 2 billion. If we analyze the value of aircraft and weapons to them, then we can talk about a 22 Russian-made fighter jets. Official sources of information on the total value of the contract for the supply of Su-35 Cairo and the number of combat aircraft have not yet commented.
Recall, Earlier planes Su-35 were supplied for the needs of the air forces of China. At the same time the Chinese military pilots in an interview with the media China appreciated the possibility of Russian multi-role fighters, both in terms of maneuverability, and combat power. In China, it noted, that a number of parameters that Russian aircraft can be safely attributed to aircrafts 5th generation. Strongly with this interpretation is not accepted in the US, continuing to attempt to promote their F-35 on the world market.
Some time ago (after buying the 35's "crackers" Chinese) India, too, thought about the possibility of the acquisition of such aircraft in Russia. While in India think, in the same Egypt already buy, Noting the possibility of Russian fighter, which met in several air shows.
