Russian News Agency TAAS reports that ,
"Russia is the undisputed world leader in combat aviation, domestic aircraft are the best" , President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with representatives of United Russia.
"As for combat aviation, the whole world is well aware that we are the undisputed leaders in the field of combat aviation. Our combat vehicles are not only competitive, they are the best in the world. I say this without any exaggeration, but also with a sense of pride in our aviators and aircraft manufacturers," Putin said.
The President recalled that since Soviet times, civil aviation has been developing based on the needs for combat aviation, "often civil aircraft were military transport vehicles adapted for civilian purposes." That is why historically there were certain difficulties in the Russian aviation industry, Putin said.
But in recent years the situation has changed, "undoubtedly for the better, Russian civil aviation is becoming a part of world civil aviation," Putin said.
United Aircraft Corporation Ilyushin Il-112V aircraftAs an example, he named the Sukhoi Superjet 100, a Russian product that specialists from France and Italy also worked on and "worked very effectively."
"These are the first machines that were entirely designed in digital form. This aircraft is actively used and will be used in the future. But this is not enough, and now we need a medium-range aircraft," the Russian leader added.
Regarding the new generation Russian passenger aircraft MC-21, the president confirmed that its construction was delayed for half a year due to a lack of supplies from foreign partners, who resigned to fulfill their commitments “under the pretext” of various “political issues”.
“Unfortunately, this caused a delay of 5-6 months in launching the line of this plane. But it will come out, and even with better quality, “Putin said in reference to the composite materials of the aircraft wing.
The MC-21 is a mid-range airliner created by Rostec companies. It will be produced with both Russian PD-14 engines and American PW1400G engines, which are now undergoing certification testing.
Vladimir Putin , who was a former intelligence officer , has been serving as the current President of Russia since 2012, previously being in the office from 1999 until 2008. He was also prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
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