Vietnam's Su-27s mount first Spratly patrols from Phu Cat

[NiceGuy]

Vietnam air patrol with Su-30MK2 over Spratly island of Southwest Cay (Đảo Song Tử Tây)
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Southwest Cay is so close to Itu-aba isl, it seem like TW's fantasy journey in SCS(east sea) will be over soon

 

[thanhtung1990]

In Chinese history, China has never Paracels Islands and Spratly Islands. Vietnam has sovereignty over the islands long ago.

 

[fufu12]

dude, let's just remember one simple fact:

Hanoi is less than 300km away from our border, when necessary we can wipe it out without using air force/navy. Period.

btw: the number of our 4th generation fighters are actually more than your number of missiles.



I see a group of monkeys.

Really? why doesnt your government give it a try? Remember the warfare border in 1979?

 

[Viet]

Su-27 fighters deployed by the Vietnam air force

 

[Viet]

Vietnam's military buildup in the South China Sea
Staff Reporter 2012-08-04 09:14 (GMT+8)

With the support of Russia, the Vietnamese government launched a program to modernize its air force and navy against the growing Chinese influence in the disputed region of the South China Sea five years ago, reports the periodical Kanwa Asian Defense based in Canada.

By deploying SS-N-26 Yakhont anti-ship missiles and Gepard class frigates at its bases in central and southern Vietnam, the country's navy is able to respond promptly to any Chinese action in the Spratly islands. By 2010, Russia had already provided enough Yakhont anti-ship missiles to the Vietnamese navy to equip a battalion. Vietnam and Russia began to discuss a new contract to equip another Yakhont anti-ship missile battalion this year. While most disputed islands in the South China Sea lie less than 300 kilometers from Vietnam, the range of the Yakhont anti-ship missiles enable the Vietnamese navy enough capability to attack targets farther than 300 kilometers from home. They are considered a considerable threat to Chinese vessels operating in the disputed waters.

There are currently 24 Su-30MKV/MK2 and 12 Su-27SK/UBK fighters in the service of Vietnam's air force. Like the navy, the Vietnamese air force deploys most of its advanced fighter units to central and southern Vietnam. The 935th Regiment of the Vietnamese air force equipped with the Su-30MKV/MK2 is currently based at Bien Hoa near Ho Chi Minh City. Taking off from Bien Hoa, the combat radius of a Su-30MKV/MK2 covers the entire South China Sea. Since the southern Chinese island province of Hainan is only 500 kilometers from the Phu Cat Air Force Base of the 940th Air Force Regiment, the Vietnamese Su-27SK/UBK is able to strike the base of the PLA's South Sea Fleet on the island. Older Cold War-era fighters such as the MiG-21 and Su-22 have been stationed at the air force bases of nothern Vietnam, which are considered less important to Hanoi's overall strategy.

A representative of Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-run military exporter, told Kanwa Asian Defense that the Vietnamese government is planning to purchase 12 more Su-30MKV/MK2 fighters to augment another of its air force regiments. In addition, the Vietnamese government is also in talks with Rosoboronexport about acquiring Yak-130 trainers. "We are not in a hurry," the agent said. "The Vietnamese will need our trainers sooner or later if they are using our fighters."

Vietnam's military buildup in the South China Sea

 

[Evgeny]

I am glad for Vietnam! I am Russian and we are friends with Vietnam!

 

[Hellraiser007]

Russia-India-Vietnam is the way to go.

 

[Evgeny]

Russia-India-Vietnam is the way to go.

Yes, we are friends!

India also purchased several hundreds of Su30s!

 

[Evgeny]

Vietnam is also planning to purchase the newest Russian passenger jet plane, Sukhoi Super Jet 100

 

[Evgeny]

Also, Russia and India work together on 5th generation jet fighter.

 

[Rechoice]

Also, Russia and India work together on 5th generation jet fighter.

Thanks for Russian people, you are best friend of us.

Destination is Military airbase in Vietnam.

 

[Evgeny]

We value friendship with Vietnamese people

 

[Evgeny]

Also, Russia and India work together on 5th generation jet fighter.

Su35S, Su34 and T50 flying together

 

[Obambam]

Su35S, Su34 and T50 flying together

When is Vietnam getting their Su-35s?

 

[Viet]

Vietnam is also planning to purchase the newest Russian passenger jet plane, Sukhoi Super Jet 100

any source? I found no news saying that. After the fatal crash of a jet, I don´t think that we buy them.

When is Vietnam getting their Su-35s?

No money brother, we are too poor for more expensive toys. Vietnam airforce actually invests more in anti aircraft missiles such as S-300 missiles. They are cheaper.

S-300 missile