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"Secret killer" and "king cobra" of the Vietnam Air Force

TB (according to Vietnamnet) • July 6, 2024 13:53

If the Su30-MK2 is more capable of attacking the sea and turning into a "flying fortress" carrying bombs to destroy enemies on the ground, the Mi 171 helicopter plays an important role in transporting essential supplies to support areas affected by natural disasters and in search and rescue.

Trực thăng vận tải - chiến đấu Mi 171 do Nga nghiên cứu, chế tạo trên cơ sở máy bay Mi 17 từ những năm 1970. Dòng máy bay này đang hoạt động trong biên chế lực lượng Phòng không - Không quân Việt Nam với vai trò tìm kiếm cứu nạn — The Mi 171 transport-combat helicopter was researched and manufactured by Russia on the basis of the Mi 17 aircraft since the 1970s. This aircraft line is currently operating in the Vietnam Air Defense - Air Force with the role of search and rescue.

Trực thăng vận tải - chiến đấu Mi 171 do Nga nghiên cứu, chế tạo trên cơ sở máy bay Mi 17 từ những năm 1970. Dòng máy bay này đang hoạt động trong biên chế lực lượng Phòng không - Không quân Việt Nam với vai trò tìm kiếm cứu nạn

Trực thăng vận tải - chiến đấu Mi 171 do Nga nghiên cứu, chế tạo trên cơ sở máy bay Mi 17 từ những năm 1970. Dòng máy bay này đang hoạt động trong biên chế lực lượng Phòng không - Không quân Việt Nam với vai trò tìm kiếm cứu nạn

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_truc-thang-5-1004.jpg — Mi 171 helicopters play an important role in transporting essential supplies to support areas affected by natural disasters and searching and rescuing fishermen working at sea.

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static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_truc-thang-0-1007.jpg — The plane's crew consists of 3 people, the number of passengers carried is up to 40 people, and the outside crane can hold 4 tons of goods.

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_truc-thang-3-1008.jpg — The helicopter squadron consists of two Ka28s with serial numbers 7525 and 7520, considered one of the most formidable “submarine hunters” in the world. With the mission of reconnaissance at sea, this aircraft with multi-purpose technical and tactical features is capable of finding and destroying submarines with three different options using the most modern equipment today at a depth three times the operating depth of the submarine.

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_may-bay-23-1009.jpg — Mi-171Es of armed helicopter crews at the parade rehearsal to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, May 2024. The 371st Division of the Air Defense - Air Force is the main unit organizing 3 helicopter squadrons forming an arrow flying with the Party flag and the national flag parading past the stage and on the streets for 45 minutes.

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_may-bay-su-1-1010.jpg — The Su-30MK2 is a heavy multi-role fighter produced by Russia's SUKHOI Corporation, an upgrade of the Su-27 fighter, designated "Flanker-C" by NATO. Currently, many countries are equipping their armies with this type of aircraft, including Vietnam, Venezuela, Indonesia...

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_may-bay-22-1011.jpg — The Su-30MK2 (tail number 8585) is capable of operating at sea and is part of the 88th production batch at the Sukhoi Corporation factory in Komsomolsk city. This is one of the first two of a batch of 12 that the Vietnam Air Force ordered from the Russian arms export corporation Rosoboronexport under a contract signed in August 2013, worth 600 million USD.

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The highlight of the Su-30MK2 is its exceptionally high maneuverability, and its ability to attack both manned and unmanned aircraft (UAVs). Equipped with short- and medium-range guided missile systems, the fighter jets nicknamed “king cobras” can accurately attack ground and water targets from a distance of 120km.

Thanks to the upgraded airframe system, the Su-30MK2 can attack targets in all weather conditions, day or night.

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_may-bay-17-1017.jpg — The aircraft is equipped with 12 fixed points under the wings for mounting weapons, with a wide range of firepower, from guided air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, unguided missiles, positional bombs, conventional bombs, cluster bombs. In addition, the aircraft is also equipped with a 30mm GSh-301 automatic cannon, with 150 rounds of ammunition.

Su-30MK2, code 8572, of the 923rd Fighter Regiment of the 371st Division stationed at Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa). This aircraft is designed for sea combat but when needed can be transformed into a "flying fortress" carrying bombs to attack and destroy enemy troops on the ground.

static-images.vnncdn.net-vps_images_publish-000001-000003-2024-7-6-_may-bay-su27-1019.jpg — There are also Su-27 Flankers - the first modern 4th generation fighter of the Vietnam Air Force, officially put into service in the period 1995 - 1996. The combat performance of the Su-27SK/UBK fighter was considered excellent in the 1990s. Specifically, the aircraft is equipped with 2 AL-31F turbojet engines with a capacity of 122.8 KN each, for a maximum speed of Mach 2.35; operating range of 3,530 km; flight ceiling of 18,500m; weapon load of up to 5,000kg. After more than 20 years of use, the Su-27s of the Vietnam Air Force were overhauled and their paint color changed to resemble the Su30-MK2.

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TB (according to Vietnamnet)

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