Russia Warns Bulgaria Against Servicing MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Poland

[Zarvan]

Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 Fighter Jet (Image:USAF)

Bulgaria may lose access to spares and documetation of it MiG-29 fighters following a decsion to carry out servicing of its aircraft in Poland.

In a move to limit dependency on Russia, Bulgaria chose not to renew its existing repair and maintenance contract with Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (abbreviated RSK MiG) which ends in September, instead it entered into a servicing agreement with Poland for the maintenance of its old MiG-29s in August. Poland does not have the necessary license to carry out the repairs.

MiG head Sergey Korotkov, in a letter to the chief of Bulgarian Parliament's Defense Committee Miho Mihov has stated that his company will terminate maintenance and service contracts with Bulgaria if the country goes on with the decision to send aircraft for repair in Poland, Tass reported Sunday.

The letter mentioned by Tass reportedly warns Bulgaria of Poland not being authorized to offer MiG spare parts to third countries.

The Bulgarian government sees the contract as an alternative to acquiring new fighter jets to replace the outdated MiG-29s as it has been postponed over lack of funds.

“Bulgaria's plan to have Poland rather than Russia provide maintenance for its MiG-29 fighters endangers the future of the country's air force,” Sputnik quoted retired air force head General Miho Mihov as saying Monday.

"We informed the defense minister that Poland does not have a license to carry out repairs on the Bulgarian MiG-29s. The case has not been discussed at the Defense Council with the participation of all of its members," Mihov said in comments carried by Polish media.

Russia Warns Bulgaria Against Servicing MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Poland

 

[Rocky25]

I feel Russia should first introspect themselves and find reasons as why Bulgaria chose Poland instead of Russia and fill those gaps. Else it would be very difficult!

 

[C130]

retired air force head General Miho Mihov

 

[Ind4Ever]

but russia have no problem with china creating every single russian weapon ripoff

 

[Beast]

but russia have no problem with china creating every single russian weapon ripoff

Becos China is sophisticated to create all the spare and even more superior parts than Russian to sustain their own weapons. So what Russian threaten to cut off support for Russian made weapon? Becos it will not affect operational readiness of China weapon. That is why Russian dare not make a fuss of it. As for Bulgaria. They have no means or money like China.

 

[Nevsky]

I feel Russia should first introspect themselves and find reasons as why Bulgaria chose Poland instead of Russia and fill those gaps. Else it would be very difficult!

Bcs US want that.Yesterday the minister said that Russia can steal the engines from the planes, yes he said it, its not a joke...

 

[volatile]

Probably they should also introspect loosing Indian market as well

 

[flamer84]

Meh,they also warned Romania in the 90's not to upgrade MIG 21's without Russian asistance but we ignored them.Bulgaria should do the same.

How about these planes are Russian? Is that good enough Kalamoo?

Yes,but they were bought and paid,they're Bulgarian now.

 

[Dalit]

Meh,they also warned Romania in the 90's not to upgrade MIG 21's without Russian asistance but we ignored them.Bulgaria should do the same.




Yes,but they were bought and paid,they're Bulgarian now.

They were supplied by Russia. It's Russian technology.

 

[flamer84]

They were supplied by Russia. It's Russian technology.

It doesn't matter,they're Bulgarian property and they could do whatever they want with them unless there was a special clause in the early 90's contract when they were delivered.And i think such a clause doesn't exist.The Poles are servicing their own Migs,Romanians the same.No biggie

 

[Rocky25]

How about these planes are Russian? Is that good enough Kalamoo?

They did not give the planes on loan or like gift which Pakistan F16 received, Everyone paid their hard earned money.... So it is a plane which Russia manufactured and owned by Bulgaria!

Naturally Bulgaria should go to Russia instead of third party! You cannot warn your customers like this... If you do they would go to your competitor!

Bcs US want that.Yesterday the minister said that Russia can steal the engines from the planes, yes he said it, its not a joke...

Then it is a different game altogether! Why it is not covered in the news? Can you give credible proof?

 

[flamer84]

Naturally Bulgaria should go to Russia instead of third party! You cannot warn your customers like this... If you do they would go to your competitor!

Poland is offering a price 30% cheaper than Russia to service the planes.

 

[Echo_419]

Becos China is sophisticated to create all the spare and even more superior parts than Russian to sustain their own weapons. So what Russian threaten to cut off support for Russian made weapon? Becos it will not affect operational readiness of China weapon. That is why Russian dare not make a fuss of it. As for Bulgaria. They have no means or money like China.

Lol,Quoted for truth

 

[Nevsky]

I cant post links, bcs I'm a newbie here is the article its on bulgarian language...


Ненчев: Русия може да ни открадне двигателите на изтребителите МиГ-29

Има много голям риск да изпратим 10 или 14 двигателя за ремонт в Русия и да не си ги получим заради санкциите и обтегнатите отношения между Европейския съюз и Русия. Това заяви пред предаването на Нова телевизия „Здравей, България” военният министър Николай Ненчев, коментирайки избора Полша да ремонтира част от изтребителите Миг-29.

 

[flamer84]

I cant post links, bcs I'm a newbie here is the article its on bulgarian language...


Ненчев: Русия може да ни открадне двигателите на изтребителите МиГ-29

Има много голям риск да изпратим 10 или 14 двигателя за ремонт в Русия и да не си ги получим заради санкциите и обтегнатите отношения между Европейския съюз и Русия. Това заяви пред предаването на Нова телевизия „Здравей, България” военният министър Николай Ненчев, коментирайки избора Полша да ремонтира част от изтребителите Миг-29.

Luckily we're all fluent in Bulgarian in here...