The UN sanctions will be lifted next year and most likely, from everything I've heard, Iran will be purchasing Russian made jets with technology transfers, most likely SU-30 models.
Both China and Russia will be willing however it has to be a large order, atleast 100-200 jets. any less than 100 and I don't see it happening, it wouldn't be worth the sanctions, reprocussions from the USA.
Iran should also make sure not to pay a penny until they receive the product. They have been let down way too many times in the past.
Honestly Iran really has way too many different kinds of jets. I understand that after the revolution, because of sanctions, that Iran had to be resourceful. I also understand that during the 1st Gulf war (not Iran-Iraq war) Iran received several jets from Iraq. However Iran REALLY needs 100-200 brand new multirole fighter jets. Yes indeed Iran really needs to get rid of some of its older jets. The F-14's, F-4's, Mirages, F-7's, SU-22s, SU-24s, SU-25s. I mean just the sheer variety of fighter jets is mind boggling and surely costs a fortune to maintain.
I would personally like to see at least 100 SU-30 jets. The SU-30 is twin seat jet, the SU-35 is a single seat derivative. Both are optimized variations of the SU-27 I believe. So perhaps 50x quantity of the SU-30, 50x quantity of the SU-35. Also 50x quantity of the SU-57's would be a nice addition as well, although I suspect that's only wishful thinking.
Iranian officials have mentioned their interest in purchasing tanks as well. Considering the Karrar program, I'm not sure what they would be referring to ? Perhaps some vital parts for the Karrar like new cannons, engines, powerpack ? I'm not sure, however I would really love to see Iran sign an agreement with Russia to acquire the T-14 Armata. If Iran were to go ahead with the plan to build 500-800 Karrar tanks and then add 200-500 Armata tanks, that would be excellent. Of course we all know that Russia needs investment in that tank since the procurement is going along slowly. Anyways, yes Iran has to get rid of its older stock of tanks, including Chieftains (which actually looked pretty good in a recent exercise, but they're much too old and have to go), M48/M60's (perhaps keep some Tiam variants around for another 10 yrs??) The T-74 Safir variants of the T-50/T-60 tanks are also over 20 yrs old, perhaps another 10 years for the best leftovers ? The Zulfiqar tanks, some sources say Iran has a dozen or so, like I said if they have a dozen of them in working order, perhaps 10 years at the most or put them into a museum ?
Helicopters, Iran needs to upgrade its fleet. I like the Toophan 2 variant however I don't think that it's ever been mass produced ? The Shahed 285 is a decent light / scout helicopter but not an option for a frontline helicopter. The Shahed 215 would be great if it were ever actually produced, however we are yet to see a prototype. Iran has a wide variety of various helicopters for various roles and most of them are aging. I've heard talk of Iran and Russia working on co-producing helicopters, however so far nothing. Russia would be a great source for purchasing large fleets of helicopters, however it's not clear whether Iran wants to purchase Russian models with technology transfers or build their own with some Russian assistance, Russian engines/ parts ? Personally I believe that Iran could build helicopters on its own, it just requires the political will and some funding. A little help from Russia would not be a bad thing either.
UN sanctions are done in about a year, so they won't be a factor. Again, Iran has to purchase at the very least 100-200 jets for Russia or China to go through with the deal and be willing to deal with the harsh reaction from the USA / west.
Both China and Russia will be willing however it has to be a large order, atleast 100-200 jets. any less than 100 and I don't see it happening, it wouldn't be worth the sanctions, reprocussions from the USA.
Iran should also make sure not to pay a penny until they receive the product. They have been let down way too many times in the past.
Honestly Iran really has way too many different kinds of jets. I understand that after the revolution, because of sanctions, that Iran had to be resourceful. I also understand that during the 1st Gulf war (not Iran-Iraq war) Iran received several jets from Iraq. However Iran REALLY needs 100-200 brand new multirole fighter jets. Yes indeed Iran really needs to get rid of some of its older jets. The F-14's, F-4's, Mirages, F-7's, SU-22s, SU-24s, SU-25s. I mean just the sheer variety of fighter jets is mind boggling and surely costs a fortune to maintain.
I would personally like to see at least 100 SU-30 jets. The SU-30 is twin seat jet, the SU-35 is a single seat derivative. Both are optimized variations of the SU-27 I believe. So perhaps 50x quantity of the SU-30, 50x quantity of the SU-35. Also 50x quantity of the SU-57's would be a nice addition as well, although I suspect that's only wishful thinking.
Iranian officials have mentioned their interest in purchasing tanks as well. Considering the Karrar program, I'm not sure what they would be referring to ? Perhaps some vital parts for the Karrar like new cannons, engines, powerpack ? I'm not sure, however I would really love to see Iran sign an agreement with Russia to acquire the T-14 Armata. If Iran were to go ahead with the plan to build 500-800 Karrar tanks and then add 200-500 Armata tanks, that would be excellent. Of course we all know that Russia needs investment in that tank since the procurement is going along slowly. Anyways, yes Iran has to get rid of its older stock of tanks, including Chieftains (which actually looked pretty good in a recent exercise, but they're much too old and have to go), M48/M60's (perhaps keep some Tiam variants around for another 10 yrs??) The T-74 Safir variants of the T-50/T-60 tanks are also over 20 yrs old, perhaps another 10 years for the best leftovers ? The Zulfiqar tanks, some sources say Iran has a dozen or so, like I said if they have a dozen of them in working order, perhaps 10 years at the most or put them into a museum ?
Helicopters, Iran needs to upgrade its fleet. I like the Toophan 2 variant however I don't think that it's ever been mass produced ? The Shahed 285 is a decent light / scout helicopter but not an option for a frontline helicopter. The Shahed 215 would be great if it were ever actually produced, however we are yet to see a prototype. Iran has a wide variety of various helicopters for various roles and most of them are aging. I've heard talk of Iran and Russia working on co-producing helicopters, however so far nothing. Russia would be a great source for purchasing large fleets of helicopters, however it's not clear whether Iran wants to purchase Russian models with technology transfers or build their own with some Russian assistance, Russian engines/ parts ? Personally I believe that Iran could build helicopters on its own, it just requires the political will and some funding. A little help from Russia would not be a bad thing either.
UN sanctions are done in about a year, so they won't be a factor. Again, Iran has to purchase at the very least 100-200 jets for Russia or China to go through with the deal and be willing to deal with the harsh reaction from the USA / west.
