The air force has formally accepted

The air force has formally accepted into service an improved version of the Saturn AL-31 engine--the AL-31F-M1--for its Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 fighter aircraft. The upgrade offers an 8% increase in maximum power, and is expected to extend engine life.

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