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Old 04-25-2008, 18:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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The Russians, on the other hand, are playing on a strong wicket. They never fail to emphasise their 44-year association with India. IAF pilots are familiar with the nuts and bolts of Russian systems.
How about the nuts and bolts of Russian quality and spare parts procurement?

Shouldn't the Russians be working their asses off to get India it's aircraft carrier instead of trying to sell them a prototype fighter aircraft?

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Back to the Indian official who will be among those who sit in judgement. “I will not look at aerobatics alone,” he says. “I’ll look at what’s inside…. I will look at the price and I will look at history.”
That's one smart buyer.

He would also do well to consider how many MiG-35's are in the air and have seen combat operations, as opposed to Super Hornets.

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but i favour the mig 35
I think you're right. It will probably come down to history and relationship, more than anything else.
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