Iran is suspected of buying 70 Su 35s, and China is restricted from selling J 16s, which is a pity

Mondo Military Updated on 2024-01-28

Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Al-Farahi announced on November 28 that Iran has officially imported it from RussiaSu-35sFightersMi-28neArmed *** andYak-130Advanced trainer aircraft. The introduction of these three combat aircraft will greatly enhance IranAir Forcecombat capabilities. IranAir ForceThe United States, which was introduced in the 80s of the last century, has always been usedf-14, F-4, F-5, etcFighters, as well as a small amount of Su-25,MiG-29Fighters。The service life of these fighters has exceeded 40 years, far exceeding the service life of ordinary fighters. IranAir ForceIn urgent need of a generational change, Russia'sSu-35became the best choice.

AlthoughSu-35And not let IranAir ForceModernized, but it's an excellent heavy-duty air superiorFighters, with the ability to strike at sea and ground. Receivedf-14The impact of two-seater fighters, IranAir ForceHeavy duty on twin-engine, two-seaterFightersI have a soft spot, so I may introduce it in the futureSu-30SM fighter. In addition, Iran procuresYak-130Advanced trainer aircraft, this aircraft can be used for trainingSu-35Pilot. Estimated IranAir ForceAt least 70 will be purchasedSu-35warplanes, as well as 12-24 unitsMi-28neArmed *** gradually replaces the active onesah-1jArmed ***

IranAir ForceIn the modernization process, China's J-16 and J-10C did not get a chance. Although there are hopes on the Chinese Internet that the J-10C will enter the Iranian market, the Iranian side says that China's J-10C has never participated in Iran's bidding, and China has no plans to export the J-10C to Iran. Therefore, Iran has only one option, Russia.

Although Russia has an advanced oneMilitary aircrafttechnology, but its aviation industry as a whole still lags behind China by at least 15 years. Su-35In terms of informatization, intelligence level, stealth capability, airborne **, etc., it lags behind China's J-16 and J-10C. Modern air combat has entered the stage of systematic operations, neededFightersAWACSElectronic warfare aircraft, tankers and other aircraft pass at high speedsDatalinkOnly by carrying out coordinated operations can the effect of 1 1 being greater than 2 be brought into play. However, the Russian oneSu-35as well as itsAWACSwithElectronic warfare aircraftIn these respects, they are seriously behind the trend of the times. Hence IranAir ForceThere are still certain challenges to modernization.

Iran's aviation industry is very weak and cannot meet on its ownAir ForceThe need for modernization. Relations with Western countries have deteriorated for a long time, and Iran cannot import modern times from Western countriesMilitary aircraft。Therefore, Iran has only the purchase of Russian onesMilitary aircraftas the only option. AlthoughSu-35And it doesn't help IranAir ForceModernization, but for Iran, this is the best option at the moment.

by IranAir ForceAn analysis of the problems faced by modernization shows IranAir Forcein procurementSu-35Limitations faced by warplanes. AlthoughSu-35Competitive in the fighter market, but its relatively low level of technology does not meet IranAir ForceThe need for modernization. At the same time, Iran's own aviation industry is also facing difficulties and is unable to independently develop advanced fighters. Hence IranAir ForceThere is still a long way to go on the road to modernization.

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