Su-30MKK

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The Su-30 MKK is a modification of the Su-27 SK manufactured since 1999 by KNAAPO, JSC. KNAAPO stands for Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, Joint Stock Company. The MKK is currently operated by the People's Republic of China. [1]

[edit] History

China and Russia began negotiations for the purchase of the Su-30MK multirole fighter in 1996. The initial deal of 38 aircraft valued at about US$2 billion was agreed upon in August 1999. The variant specially configured according to the requirements of the PLAAF was designated as the Su-30MKK (Mnogofunktzionniy Komercheskiy Kitayski — Multifunctional Commercial for China). [2] In January 2003, thePLANAF ordered 24 Su-30 MKK2's which are improved variants of the original MKKs. [3]

[edit] Deliveries

Su-30 MKK The PLAAF's 3rd Aviation Division based at Wuhu AFB, Anhui Province received the first batch of 10 aircraft from KnAAPO, in December 2000, the remaiing 28 were delivered by the end of 2001. A second batch of 38 more aircraft was ordered in July 2001, with these aircraft delivered in 2003. These aircraft are operated by the PLAAF 18th Air Division which is based at Changsha AFB, Hunan Province. [4]

Su-30 MKK2

Twenty four Su-30 MKK2 were ordered by the PLANAF in January 2002, these were all reported to have been delivered by August 2004 [5]