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To strengthen Iran's combat aviation, MiG-29 fighters were transferred to him. As explained in the parliamentary Committee on security, this is a temporary measure.
- MP Abolfazl Zohrevand explained to Iran International.
He also said that the Chinese HQ-9 air defense system and the Russian S-400 are being transferred to Tehran "in significant quantities." Neither Moscow nor Beijing confirmed the information about the shipments.
Until now, Iran's combat aviation is dominated by aircraft purchased from the United States before the 1979 revolution. Therefore, the delivery of the MiG-29 plays an important role in strengthening the Air Force.
- says the publication Army Recognition.
As indicated, unlike the worn-out F-4 Phantom or several F-14s that are still in service, the MiG-29 can use weapons appropriate to the modern battlefield, for example, the URVV R–73, a highly maneuverable short-range weapon, will give Iranian pilots a significant advantage in close combat, and the-27 will allow strikes at medium range using radar or infrared guidance.
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- it is noted in the edition.
The strike capabilities of combat aircraft are also increasing. The MiG-29 is compatible with the X-29 missile, a heavy air-to-ground weapon capable of destroying fortified bunkers or infrastructure. It can also carry universal X-31 series missiles, including anti-ship missiles and anti-radar missiles. Access to them will give Iran's fighter aircraft the opportunity to threaten fleets in the Persian Gulf or suppress air defense systems.
- the author believes.
