The Uk ministry of defence will review its plans for the defense of the british Falkland islands in response to the announcement of Russia that the Moscow Argentina will provide twelve attack planes Sukhoi Su-24 in exchange for food.
Argentina a few years trying to replace outdated and remain unusable Dassault Mirage IIIEA and McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk newer and more efficient aircraft.
The announced delivery spain Mirage F1 With, israeli IAI Kfir, chinese the FC-1 / JF-17, and Saab Gripen E / F were not implemented for economic or political reasons (van Gripenů vetoed Britain that subcontractors involved in its production).
The Su-24 are morally obsolete, but their load capacity 3000 kg of ordnance, and the radius of 565 nautical miles (1046 km) - ie the ability to attack the Falklands without refueling in flight - can present a real problem for the british plans for their defense.
www.janes.com.
Argentina a few years trying to replace outdated and remain unusable Dassault Mirage IIIEA and McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk newer and more efficient aircraft.
The announced delivery spain Mirage F1 With, israeli IAI Kfir, chinese the FC-1 / JF-17, and Saab Gripen E / F were not implemented for economic or political reasons (van Gripenů vetoed Britain that subcontractors involved in its production).
The Su-24 are morally obsolete, but their load capacity 3000 kg of ordnance, and the radius of 565 nautical miles (1046 km) - ie the ability to attack the Falklands without refueling in flight - can present a real problem for the british plans for their defense.
www.janes.com.