Iran Airforce Capabilities - Analysis by Iranian Aviation Analyst

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The discussion centers on the current capabilities and historical context of the Iranian Air Force (IRIAF). An aviation analyst provides insights into the fleet's past strength, highlighting its acquisition of advanced aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat before the Islamic Revolution. Participants express skepticism about the operational status of these aircraft, noting that many are outdated and lack necessary support for maintenance. The conversation also touches on the integration of Iraqi aircraft into Iran's inventory and the challenges of maintaining operational readiness under current conditions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the complexities of Iran's air power and the significant decline since its peak.
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Lisa! said:
...but I just want to say that's persian not arabic!:rolleyes:
I stand corrected. I hope my slip up wasn't too grievous.
 
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:smile: Yes, my crap-o-meter went off the scale when I saw that old foto of an f-14 he took from some guys website.
 
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I've been keeping an eye on this thread and I have gotten a couple of pm's about it. I was pretty ambivalent about it, but yeah, I'd have to agree that it is a pretty useless thread.

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