CHICOMS SEEK THEATER AIR SUPERIORITY vs. U.S.

CHICOMS SEEK THEATER AIR SUPERIORITY vs. U.S.

"May 26: The Chinese naval air corps will receive 24 advanced Su-30MK2 fighters from Russia during the coming months, reports Jane’s Defense Weekly. The planes have enhanced anti-ship munitions, including the KH-31 supersonic anti-ship missiles. According to an unreleased U.S. Air Force report, the most advanced U.S. fighter aircraft, the F-15 Eagle, is inferior to the Su-30, reports Charles Smith in NewsMax.com. In a recent air exercise between U.S. and Indian air units, the Su-30MKs often won long-range engagements against the F-15, using AA-10 air-to-air missiles."

 Source: Al Santoli, China Reform Monitor, 6/2/04