Simbabwe to buy chinese military jets
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I can't remember where I read it, but according to either the Times or the BBC, future deals with China may go sour because his last couple of cheques have bounced.
It seams that K-8 is slowly becoming one of more successful Chinese military exports. IMHO jet trainers are perfect solution for African air forces operational requirements.
They have much lower operational costs compared to more capable military jets (one flight hour for K-8 cost much less then flight hour of modern fighter), they are easier to maintain and they have more then enough punch for missions they will conduct in most of African air forces(CAS and/ore COIN against lightly armed guerillas).
They have much lower operational costs compared to more capable military jets (one flight hour for K-8 cost much less then flight hour of modern fighter), they are easier to maintain and they have more then enough punch for missions they will conduct in most of African air forces(CAS and/ore COIN against lightly armed guerillas).
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Wow, I am so, so happy that I am not a Zimbabwean! That is not economic prudency by any stretch of the imagination.
Curious article considering this latest deal.
Ah, I found the article I was originally thinking about.
Perhaps China should be a little more careful when dealing with Mr Mugabe in the future.
isthvan said:
add to that, their easy/affordable spare parts, simplicity in maintainance and uncomplicated nature and u have a great combination especially for air-arms often suffering from financial insecurities or sanctions.
Though Mugabe has proven to be quite volatile, business ventures in such volatile areas tend to often offer the biggest returns which is why many continue to work with Zimbabwe despite the many problems.