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In this briefing the test pilot is telling Putin that slow speed of Yak-130M allow it effectively combat UAVs. obviously everything is net centric. it seem an intermediate plane between attack choppers and fighters at lower cost. countries where this Yak-130 exported they want upgrade. also carries loitering ammunition. The smaller the plane, easy to hide. only shorten version of MS21 capable of over 5000km range with 140 passengers.