China this year delivered 18 K-8 training jets to the South American country and has also sold it a network of radars.
Venezuela plans to buy up to 12 Y-8 transport aircraft from China, a senior military official said on Friday, adding to a list of recent defense purchases from the Asian country.
Major Gen. Jorge Oropeza said the government was negotiating the purchase of between 10 and 12 of the medium range transport planes, which have a 7.5 hour flight range.
"These Y-8 will add to our operations with Hercules C-130s," he said. "Their reach extends through South America and to Spain."
He did not reveal the projected cost of the deal.
China this year delivered 18 K-8 training jets to the South American country and has also sold it a network of radars.
Reuters
Saturday, 27 November 2010 09:52
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