The arms race in South America continues. The F-35, F-16, F-15, Super Hornet or even the EuroFighter should be big sellers now...especially if Venezuela actually buys the SU-35.
Check this out.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday he is interested in buying Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole fighter jets from Russia to enhance his country’s defense capabilities.
“I have already sent a statement to the government of Russia that we
are ready to consider buying in the next few years Su-35 fighters to
modernize and enhance our defense powers,” Venezuela’s national radio
quoted Chavez as saying.
The president said that the issues of security, defense and the
development of the country should be the priority for the government of
Venezuela within the frames of the national independence provision.
“This independence, the well protected and guaranteed one, will give
us a possibility to build new Venezuela, new Fatherland and to reach new
horizons,” he added.
The Su-35, powered by two 117S engines with thrust vectoring,
combines high maneuverability and the capability to effectively engage
several air targets simultaneously using both guided and unguided
missiles and weapon systems.
The aircraft has been touted as "4++ generation using fifth-generation technology."
Mark my words. A little economic shock, mixed with rising fuel prices, a dash of social unrest and you could see S. America in flames.
