Rostec to unveil latest Russian military aircraft to partners at MAKS 2019
Su-57E and II-112VE will form centrepiece of Russian military display
Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is set to unveil Russia’s latest combat and transport aircraft at the…
Su-57E and II-112VE will form centrepiece of Russian military display
Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is set to unveil Russia’s latest combat and transport aircraft at the MAKS 2019 International Air Show.
The Su-57E fighter (manufactured by KоAAP named after Yuri Gagarin) and the Il-112VE military transport (built by VACM) will be the centrepieces of the military part of Russia’s display at MAKS 2019, which takes place at Zhukovsky on August 27-September 1.
Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov.said: “MAKS is a traditional platform for aviation premieres. This year, Rostec’s display includes 250 plus new models of aircraft, avionics, aircraft engines and airfield equipment, including over 40 items that are being showcased at MAKS for the first time. I am sure these products will attract a lot of attention of our foreign partners.”
Export permits enable promotion of new aircraft to world market
He added: “At MAKS 2019, Russian manufacturers will be unveiling the fifth-generation Su-57E multi-role fighter jet and the Il-112VE light military transport aircraft, the hottest and most anticipated new products of recent years. Rosoboronexport is ready, at the request of foreign partners, to present these aircraft and turn a new page in promoting state-of-the-art aircraft systems in the world market. I’m sure the interest in them will be massive,” said Alexander Mikheev, Rosoboronexport’s Director General and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Engineering Union.
The advanced Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jet from Sukhoi (a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation) and the Il-112VE light military transport aircraft from Ilyushin (a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation) have received the necessary export permits and Rosoboronexport has the right to offer them to foreign customers.
The Su-57E is a fifth-generation multi-role aircraft system designed to accomplish a wide range of missions against air, ground and surface targets. It can be used in any weather, day or night, and in a severe jamming environment.
The Il-112VE light military transport aircraft is the export version of the Il-112V developed for the Russian Air Force and intended for the transportation and airdropping of cargo, vehicles, equipment, ammunition and personnel.
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