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Буржуазная пресса клевещет про проблемы с малайзийскими Су-30МКМ
Джейнсовцы разродились вот такой пасквильной статьей - будто бы малайцы отказываются принимать у "Сухого" последние шесть построенных Су-30МКМ до тех пор, пока "Сухой" не разрешит технические проблемы с БРЭО с 12 уже поставленными машинами. Проблемы с интеграцией российских и западных электронных систем преследовали Су-30МКМ постоянно с момента поставки.
Это также ставит под вопрос возможность заказа Малайзией дополнительных Су-30 для замены своих МиГ-29Н. По этому поводу уже оживились западные авиапроизводители.
Date Posted: 29-May-2009
Jane's Defence Weekly
Problems delay final consignment of Malaysia's Su-30MKM fighters
Dzirhan Mahadzir JDW Correspondent
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia has yet to take delivery of its final six Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters because of a disagreement over the contractual terms.
The six aircraft are ready for delivery, local industry sources told Jane's , but Malaysia is refusing to accept them until Sukhoi fixes integration problems with the avionics on 12 Su-30MKMs that have already been delivered.
However, Sukhoi is insisting that Malaysia take delivery of the last six aircraft, which have already been modified to resolve the integration problem, before similar work is carried out on the other 12.
Negotiations to resolve the impasse are ongoing, though Jane's understands that both sides are refusing to budge from their respective positions.
Problems in integrating Russian weapon systems and Western avionics have plagued the Su-30MKM since its delivery in 2007, with the result that training on the aircraft has progressed slowly.
These problems are likely to discourage Malaysia from buying additional Sukhois to replace its MiG-29 fleet, which is scheduled for deactivation in 2010.
Newly appointed Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the Malaysian media on 12 May that there were no plans to retire the MiG-29s, which have seen 15 years' service. However, air force sources corrected the minister, saying the government had already approved the timeline for the MiGs' deactivation.
Already aircraft manufacturers have been making informal presentations about the MiGs' replacement, notably Lockheed Martin with the F-16 and Saab with the Gripen. Boeing is also hoping that the Malaysians will follow through with plans - which have been on and off since 2002 - to purchase the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
In addition, Malaysia is expected soon to restart the tender to purchase 12 combat search-and-rescue helicopters. The tender was originally won last year by the Eurocopter EC725, only for the order to be cancelled amid allegations that the contest had been conducted irregularly.
The government of newly appointed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is now expected to restart the tender process rather than simply to award the contract to Eurocopter. Nevertheless, Eurocopter Chief Executive Officer Lutz Bertling said on 12 May in Kuala Lumpur that he hoped the Malaysian government could commit to the purchase before mid-August to enable faster production and delivery of an aircraft in high demand internationally.
Industry sources have also said that they expect Malaysia to issue a tender soon for the upgrade and service life extension of its S-61 helicopter fleet.
The government announced in 2007, in the aftermath of an S-61 crash, that the fleet would be retired by 2011, but the sources said that the decision had been reconsidered because the 24 helicopters still in service have plenty of flying hours left in them.
However, if the helicopters are upgraded, it remains unclear whether they would remain in Royal Malaysian Air Force service or be transferred to the Army Air Corps.
С уважением, Exeter