AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports On Spain Offers To Peru For Second Hand EuroFighters "Typhoon" To Replace The Peruvian Air Force Sukhoi SU-25's

Shown is a Spanish Air Force Typhoon in an air to air in flight refueling operation

A Spanish Air Force two seat version of the EuroFighter

This photo of the lower belly of the Eurofighter clearly shows the ability which the Typhoon has to hang various stores consisting of ordnance and extended fuel tanks. It apparent that such hanging stores would effect the radar cross section (RCS) of the aircraft 

UPDATE AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports: AIRFORCES, Inc. (AFI) has obtained information from and article published within a Lima newspaper (La Republica) which indicated that Spain has offered the Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Peru - FAP) second-hand used Eurofighters Typhoons.
The report which was obtained by (AFI) said teh offer was made in response to the Fuerza Aerea de Peru - FAP Operations Command (COMOP) requesting information about the Eurofighter Typhoon from a various companies around the world.
The La Republica article stated that the proposed deal is with about 900 million Euro's and 20 Tranche 1 Typhoons would be released from the Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire). Apparently, this is one of a batch of offers being considered by the (FAP), which is seeking to replace its aging and corrosion plagued fighter / strike aircraft fleet, currently comprising around 22 aircraft in a mix of not only Sukhoi Su-25.s but of Dassault Mirage 2000P's and MiG-29's Fulcrum-C's. For example the Peruvian Air Force Mirages are almost 30 years old, while their MiG-29's and the Su-25's were purchased from Belarus of which the Sukhoi Su-25 fleet have suffered from poor maintenance serviceability and corrosion problems.
Reportedly, Peru has shown interest in the Saab's JAS-39 Gripen, Dassault's Rafale, Boeing's F/A18E Super Hornet and the another Sukhoi product, the Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" which to (AFI) appears to be very costly for a Nation such as Peru and the question is ponder as to why such advance fighter for that region that has seen very little to no air to air encounters. All of the above manufactures have submitted their respective contributions, but the Peruvian finial decision rests with the Peruvian government.
It has been understood that talks with the Spanish authorities have made progress. It has been reported that a delegation came from Spain came to Peru and that Peruvian Defense Minister, Mr. Peter Cateriano was in Spain in the early part of 2013.

AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports On The Critical Situation Of The Peruvian Sukhoi SU-25 "Frogfoot" Operational Fleet

The official logo of the Peruvian Air Force Escuadron Aereo 112

One of 17 Sukhoi SU-25 of the Peruvian Air Force of which only five aircraft remain operational

Pilots from the Escuadron Aereo 112 showing off the strength of the multiple ordnance wing mounted pylons

One of Escuadron Aereo 112 Sukhoi SU-25 shown in their new gray tactical paint scheme. Currently only five SU-25 have undergoing the change in their paint schemes.

The Peruvian Sukhoi SU-25 fleet in their better days 

The Sukhoi SU-17 "Swing-Wing"  Fighter Bomber NATO code name "Fitter" which as replaced by the Sukhoi SU-25 "Frogfoot"

AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports: AIRFORCES, Inc. (AFI) established contacts with the (Fuerza Aerea de Peru - FAP) through the Peruvian Permanent Mission of Peru to the United States in New York City to inquire about their Air Force fleet of Sukhoi SU-25. Our initial contact at the Mission was with Ms. Marita Puertas, First Secretary to the Mission who kindly directed (AFI) to Vice Admiral Jorge de la Puente, Counsellor (Peacekeeping affairs).

Admiral de la Puente was most generous with his time during our phone interview and provided (AFI) with a good insight into the current operational condition of his country air force Sukhoi SU-25 fleet. In conversation with the Peruvian Permanent Mission, (AFI) was also able to confirm certain data concerning the (Fuerza Aerea de Peru - FAP) that (AFI) learned from various Ex-FAP personnel who now reside in Miami, Florida and who (AFI) interviewed.

According to Admiral de la Puente, the Peruvian fleet of Skhoi SU-25 Frogfoots, purchased in 1997 of which are operated by the Escauadron Aereo 112 are in poor operational condition. According to the Peruvian Permanent Mission in New York City a lack of budget for maintenance and corrosion control are the main problems that has plagued the fleet for sometime now.

The Escuadron Aereo 112 is home based at the El Plato, Talara base and the lack of proper hangar facilities at the base and exposure to the elements is one of the main cause for the fleet wide corrosion problem. The second-hand aircraft were purchased from the Republic of Belarus for a cost of about 150-165 million dollars.  During its operational history of the unit one SU-25 was lost in 2006. Three of the fleet aircraft were built in 1987, six in 1988, two in 1990 and three were produced in 1991.

Admiral de la Puente advised (AFI) that the Peruvian Ministry of Defense has evaluated a proposal from the Sukhoi Corporation to refurbish the Peruvian fleet of SU-25's with each aircraft having a refurbishing cost of about US$10 million dollars.

It should be noted that the Sukhoi SU-25 of the 112 Escaudron replaced the Sukhoi SU-17 which was a Soviet "Swing Wing" fighter bomber and which NATO code named "Fitter".