The head of the MoD of Iran: We are ready to create our own heavy fighter

Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Khatami made a statement regarding the country's military-technical development program. According to the brigadier general, one of the priorities of the defense program for the Islamic Republic of Iran is the development and strengthening of the country's air forces.

According to Amir Khatami, a program to improve the Air Force is being implemented. One of the segments of this program is the creation of the Iranian heavy fighter. The Iranian Defense Minister noted that the relevant document has already been sent to the Islamic Republic Parliament for consideration.

Today, the Iranian air force is a real patchwork of airplanes produced by many foreign countries. In particular, Soviet-made Su-24 front-line bombers, Su-25 attack aircraft, MiG-29 fighters, Lockheed P-3MP anti-submarine aircraft, RF-4E reconnaissance aircraft, Chengdu J-7 training aircraft, 7, F-14 aircraft, Iranian HESA Saeqeh aircraft and others.

In the photo - Iranian multipurpose single-seat interceptor HESA Saeqeh (base model Northrop F-5)

The main problem of the Iranian Air Force, as noted, lies in the difficulties with the maintenance of such a variegated mass of aircraft, many of which were built more than 30 years ago. Iranian authorities have calculated that the maintenance and repair of relatively old foreign aircraft annually translates into an amount that could be used to create their own modern fighters.

Comments

[aszzz888]

... let them go over to our fighters than to keep this whole vinaigrette in the Air Force ...

[Lord of the Sith]

Due to sanctions, aviation cannot be shipped to Iran.

[svp67]

Quote: Sith Lord

Due to sanctions, aviation cannot be shipped to Iran.

And you can not help them in this matter. And honestly, while the appearance of something standing in the Iranian Air Force is not in Russia's interests.

[Lord of the Sith]

The year before last, it was possible to supply 48 engines for the MiG-29 for the Iranian Air Force. They can equip 24 aircraft.

[svp67]

Quote: Sith Lord

The year before last, it was possible to supply 48 engines for the MiG-29 for the Iranian Air Force. They can equip 24 aircraft.

But the MiG-29 is not a heavy fighter. With all due respect to this plane.

[Lord of the Sith]

Yes, of course, I’m writing about the state of Iran’s Air Force fighter aircraft.

[svp67]

Quote: Sith Lord

Yes, of course, I’m writing about the state of Iran’s Air Force fighter aircraft.

No problem. The question is now more interesting: where is the Boundary, after which Iran will become FULLY DANGEROUS to us ... The policy of "friendship" between Russia and Iran is akin to walking along the edge of a sword, not only can you "fall", there is a threat to "cut yourself"

[Thunderbolt]

Quote: aszzz888

... yes, let them move to our fighters

Sanctions probably interfere, otherwise they would happily buy a hundred or two Su.

[seti]

Create a new fighter and even a modern one .. You can say, but hardly can be done. Even in the long run. You need to have too much in your own country, to have the appropriate technology, a design school and very, very big money. If you yourself did not build or produce anything, then build for a start something like An-2.
Verbiage in one word.

[Egorovich]

Create your own heavy fighter. Full verbiage and fiction.

[NEXUS]

Quote: Egorovich

Create your own heavy fighter. Full verbiage and fiction.

That's right ... no school, no groundwork, no technology. What is it all about? When countries such as Iran, Turkey, even Japan talk about creating a 5th generation fighter, one must clearly understand that this is empty popurism and nothing more.

[svp67]

Quote: NEXUS

When countries such as Iran, Turkey, even Japan talk about creating a 5th generation fighter, one must clearly understand that this is empty popurism and nothing more.

Maybe, but in this case, Iran spoke of the desire and possibility of creating a "heavy fighter", without indicating ambitions about the 5th generation. They just want to upgrade their fleet of fighters and make it homogeneous. And they can do it.

[Magic archer]

Japan ?! They’re just able to create a fighter! What’s the use of a flying prototype for a long time already. As far as I know, the problem is only in the engine (the Americans don’t want to transfer technology), but the rest are quite capable of japanes

[NEXUS]

Quote: Magic Archer

.As far as I know, the problem is only in the engine

An airplane is what is built around an engine. No engine, no plane.

[Magic archer]

I don’t agree. And the electronics ?! The Japanese are already doing AFAR. Plus BREO. They can love to stuff this car. And it will turn out almost 5 generation. And the engine will be acquired. Sooner or later, they’ll either buy or create their own

[NEXUS]

Quote: Magic Archer

And the engine is a bargain

According to the engine, this is not what I said, but Tupolev (if sclerosis does not change). So you can disagree or agree, but this was said by the person who made the planes for Russia.

[Going]

One of the segments of this program is the creation of the Iranian heavy fighter.

In a good way, it is one thing to proclaim, another thing to implement.

[AlexVas44]

Yes, swing, of course, strong. But how much time and money will be spent on the development of a new machine alone. I'm already silent about the refinement and release. Again, one fighter is indispensable, a normal line of aircrafts will require a line of vehicles for various purposes. All the same, you will have to buy it. So you can’t do without a motley mass, it’s probably cheaper to buy both cars and licenses, if you want, for your own production.

[Warrior-80]

Well, it would be reasonable to buy a Su-30 cm from us, a universal aircraft with good thrust-weight ratio, it can work on land and surface targets, it would be ideal for Iran

[q75agent]

Quote: aszzz888

Yes, let them go over to our fighters than to keep this whole vinaigrette in the Air Force ...

yes Iran would be happy, because they don’t sell it - sanctions

[newcomer]

I do not believe! to create that flying, of course it is possible, but without a serious multi-year school of aircraft engineering_ nea. Well, unless someone will throw an idea, or “hands” will help. and even that, the result is dubious. need a production base.

[Thunderbolt]

The main problem of the Iranian Air Force, as noted, is the difficulties with the maintenance of such a diverse mass of aircraft, many of which were built more than 30 years ago.

I would also add that no serious modernization of these aircraft was carried out and they are behind in many systems the same Saudis who have much more modern weapons systems, communications, etc.

[XXXIII]

All kapets to Israel in 2300 .....

[rocket757]

What is so pessimistic?
Maybe a couple of centuries early?

[XXXIII]

Quote: rocket757

What is so pessimistic?
Maybe a couple of centuries early?

Israel will not have time to prepare .....

[Krasnodar]

Quote: XXXIII

Quote: rocket757

What is so pessimistic?
Maybe a couple of centuries early?

Israel will not have time to prepare .....

In 2300, Iran and Israel will find a common language, the benefit of both will speak Chinese)))))

[rocket757]

I would say - they are still those pioneers. i.e. ALWAYS READY!
You can of course make the assumption that by the beginning of the next century they will degrade / soften ...
so I think the "good" neighbors will not let you relax!

[faiver]

Cho for this day? Hindus decided to create a new tank platform, Iranians pile heavy fighter, fly agaric overeat or grass which got stoned or magnetic storms?

[rocket757]

Magnetic anomalies, for sure!

[Kostadinov]

Quote: Egorovich

Create your own heavy fighter. Full verbiage and fiction.

Once the same thing was thought about the USSR, then about China, and now about Iran, Turkey, North Korea, Pakistan and so on.
I have no doubt what they will do.

[rocket757]

Something like that in the likeness and even better!
The world does not stand still, technology and knowledge are spreading all over the world!
Ambitions and plans of different countries have no coast !!!
But still a lot of things are needed to create no worse than others !!! And first of all MONEY, big money.