Egyptian-Russian negotiations to supply Cairo with "Yak-130"

[The SC]

Egypt is negotiating with Russia to purchase upgraded Yak-130 fighter jets for military training and military operations.

"Egypt is one of the countries negotiating with Russia on the Yakovlev or Yak-130 planes, a Russian military training aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Aircraft Design Office and belonging to the 4th generation aircraft," the magazine "AirForces Monthly" reported.

Yak-130 is designed to carry out reconnaissance, support and reinforcement missions, thanks to its ability to carry up to 3 tons of rockets and bombs.

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https://arabic.rt.com/world/922776-الجيش-المصري-يستعد-لامتلاك-القاتلة-الروسية-الصغيرة/

 

[Gomig-21]

Excellent choice to replace the Alpha jets and keep the modernization plan going. Tremendous amount of money being spent with all these acquisitions of late, but they are spending it very smartly, despite the Russian trend which I think is actually a good move now.

@Frogman another shift from a western platform to a Russian one, what think of this one?

 

[The SC]

Excellent choice to replace the Alpha jets and keep the modernization plan going. Tremendous amount of money being spent with all these acquisitions of late, but they are spending it very smartly, despite the Russian trend which I think is actually a good move now.

@Frogman another shift from a western platform to a Russian one, what think of this one?

The Yak-130 will pay for itself with the money saved from operating heavier aircrafts..because it is more than a trainer..So, it is indeed a smart decision..

 

[Gomig-21]

The Yak-130 will pay for itself with the money saved from operating heavier aircrafts..because it is more than a trainer..So, it is indeed a smart decision..

And what would really be the equivalent in a western platform anyway?

 

[HannibalBarca]

And what would really be the equivalent in a western platform anyway?

FA-50 ( a bit better)

 

[Gomig-21]

FA-50 ( a bit better)

You can't just gimme that, my bro. I need complete breakdown and analysis as to why it's a bit better!?!?!

 

[HannibalBarca]

You can't just gimme that, my bro. I need complete breakdown and analysis as to why it's a bit better!?!?!

Got some share from this manufacturer...

 

[Gomig-21]

Got some share from this manufacturer...

Maybe a better matchup would be the T-150 itself instead of the the FA-50?

Nice looking jet.

YAK-130

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 pilots
• Length: 11.49 m (37 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: 9.84 m (32 ft 3 in)
• Height: 4.76 m (15 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 23.52 m² (253.2 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 4,600 kg (10,141 lb)
• Loaded weight: 7,250 kg (15,984 lb) (normal take-off weight)
• Max. takeoff weight: 10,290 kg (22,686 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Progress AI-222-25 turbofan, 24.52 KN (5,512 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 1,060 km/h (648 mph)
• Cruise speed: 887 km/h (551 mph)
• Stall speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
• Range: 2,100 km (1,305 miles)
• Combat radius: 555 km (345 miles) [77]
• Service ceiling: 12,500 m (42,660 ft)
• Rate of climb: 65 m/s (10,000 ft/min)
• Wing loading: 276.4 kg/m² (56.60 lb/sq ft)
• Thrust/weight: 0.70[78]

Armament
A symmetric or asymmetric weapon load, weighing up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) and consisting of various guided and un-guided weapons, auxiliary fuel tanks and electronics pods[17] can be carried on 9 hardpoints: 1 on each wingtip, 3 under each wing, and 1 under the fuselage.

 

[The SC]

And what would really be the equivalent in a western platform anyway?

There are some, but too expansive for the same role and almost same advanced tech.. the Yak has another advantage too.. it can carry some Russian weapons and share them with the Mig-35..

 

[Gomig-21]

the Yak has another advantage too.. it can carry some Russian weapons and share them with the Mig-35..

Yup, could also serve as trainers for newbie pilots who will eventually fly the MiGs.
They also still have the L-59s and K-8s and they really should keep the Alphas flying.