Russia's Sukhoi to become fourth largest fighter jet maker

Published: Mon Apr 14th, 2008
Source: RIA Novosti


MOSCOW, April 14 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer will rank fourth globally in terms of fighter plane production up to 2012, the company's press service said on Monday, citing a market researcher.

Forecast International, which specializes in defense market research and consulting, said that in 2008-2012 the world leader will be Lockheed Martin with 346 fighters (23.9%) followed by Eurofighter with 290 (20%), China's Chengdu Aircraft with 228 (15.7%), Sukhoi with 177 (12.2%) and Boeing with 159 (11%).

Sukhoi, which is part of Russia's United Aircraft Building Corporation (UABC), is the country's largest aircraft exporter.

The company trades in ready machinery, spare parts and assemblies, and carries out repairs and upgrades on previously sold models.
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