Pens1566
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Originally posted by: Aimster
Originally posted by: Pens1566
Originally posted by: Aimster
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Note that in my comments, I mentioned combat ready
Northrup Grumman was responsible for mainting the A/C in such a state until the Shah fell.
Then NG pulled their people back.
After 20+ years, such critical knowledge has been lost.
Iran for years attempted to purchase illegally, F14 info (parts/manuals,etc) in order to maintain their fleet. They have pretty much failed in that attempt.
Also, they do not have a strong combat pilot training system.
However, again, why should we even consider putting our people in any higher risk by allowing them to have F14s that can be maintained in a combat state?
What do you mean combat ready? They were used during the Iran-Iraq war.
If they can fly why wouldnt they be combat ready? They have even reverse engineered the Hawk missile to fit on the F-14 and they've shown that it works. They probably have R-33 missiles on them now.
Russia trains Iran's air force and supplies the parts. Not saying Russia is great, but good enough to keep Iran's air force in working condition.
So why should we be helping them keep their 14s operational then?????? Please answer the question.
Who said anything about helping Iran?
Are you serious? You do know what thread you're posting in, right? About selling F14 parts to IRAN!!!!