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Su-30 will leave for Iran? In this case, the balance of power in the Middle East may change

After the historic deal on Iran's nuclear program, which was followed by the removal of international sanctions, Tehran started looking for Russian Su-30 fighters, says the magazine Military Watch.

Су-30 отправятся в Иран? В таком случае баланс сил на Ближнем Востоке может измениться

A ban on the supply of offensive weapons in the country expires in 2020 year. If this restriction will be removed, the balance of power in the Middle East may change, believes edition.

According to him, Today, Iran's Air Force fighters are armed with the old F-4 and F-5 and more modern - F-14 Tomcat (We are willing to fight only 30 units). Tehran also acquired to the top 90 several Soviet MIG-29 and J-7, lung Chinese fighters. There are Iranians and domestic aircraft - HESA Saeqeh.

Most of these aircraft may not provide Iran with air superiority. At the same time rivals of Tehran, such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, have a significant number of fighters F-15 / 15E.

Therefore, now the Iranians are showing great interest in the Su-30. According to the author of the material, Russian fighter jets in its capabilities exceed the Israeli and Saudi F-15C. In addition, the heavy Su-30 will be an excellent complement to the light aircraft, already available to the Air Force of Iran, magazine says.

Of course, Russia has a modern aircraft and Bole, for example, Su-35 and Su-57. But Tehran's commitment to older versions can be easily explained - there are not enough funds. Republic's defense spending is much lower, than other countries in the region. Nevertheless, The Su-30 can provide resistance to the American F-15, created more 40 years ago, referred to in Article.

Not yet known, some of the modifications are interested Iranians. modern versions (MKI, MKV and MKK) They are much more expensive than the basic Su-30K, author writes. However, Su-30K will provide the country superiority over existing fighters opponents, without creating an excessive burden on the state budget.

However, the experienced Israeli pilots, which are considered among the best in the world, can challenge their opponents on the Su-30K, do not have a number of features later. In this regard, the Iranians, probably, It should pay attention to the modern car modifications.

Regardless of this, purchase of the Su-30, Iran will have very significant implications for the Middle East, concludes the magazine.

                          
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