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20:27 GMT, November 25, 2009 Moscow | The Sukhoi Holding Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation plant (KnAAPO) has supplied on 20 November 2009 the final batch of modernized Sukhoi Su-27SM fighter jets to the Russian Air Force.

The batch completed the plant’s fulfillment of state defense order for the year 2009. KnAAPO modernizes Russian Air Force Su-27S(II) frontline fighter aircraft. Modernized planes attain new features and greatly increased combat effectiveness. The plant also maintains Russian Air Force Su-27S(II), performs mid-life repairs and upgrade of Russian Navy Su-33 fighters. KnAAPO produces multi-role fighters for export – twin-seat Su-30MK2 and single-seat Su-27SKM.

The plant will deliver 48 Su-35 multifunctional highly maneuverable fighter jets to the Russian Defense Ministry before 2015 under state contract signed at the MAKS-2009.

KnAAPO is a member of the Sukhoi Holding program of the 5th generation fighter jet. Serial assembly of Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets is also underway at the plant.

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Company or Organisation Portrait:
Sukhoi Company (JSC) is Russia’s major aircraft holding company, employing more than 29,000 people. Among the holding’s members are leading Russian design bureaus and aircraft production plants. The Company supports a complete cycle of work in aircraft engineering: from frontend engineering to comprehensive aftersales support. The holding's products, such as Su- marque combat aircraft, are state-of-the-art weapons systems in the global market, which form the backbone of the frontline aviation of Russia and tactical air forces of many other countries. The Company is Russia's major manufacturer of export aircraft, placed 3rd in the world in terms of the numbers of modern fighters produced. The Company is currently implementing promising programmes in the field of military and civil aircraft engineering.

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