^Indeed.

Three more Su-35S’ coming up…

Great news. Borts red 09 , red 11 ( thanks djox) and red 12 😀
All credit goes to PhotoMius (sp?)

Speaking of the late model MiG-29s…remember the controversy about MiG-35’s configuration, we all know the model with 11 hardpoints, different tails, F-15 like wings etc. Well, it looks like the “final” configuration is practically the same as K/KUB as suspected, including IFR , which on the current MiG-29M/M2 is missing for some unaccountable reason! Wonder if they started the ~1000TRM Zhuk AESA testing yet.

Speaking of the F-4E, i did found an article about them in one of past CA magazines, “Sharks of Bushehr” or something like that. The interesting bits there were mention of integration of various A-G munition with seeker technology largely based on AGM-65A, and updating AIM-7E and APQ-120 with solid-state electronics, though not necessarily being upgrade programs.

Now, does anyone know if there are similar articles about F-5E types? I know lately there has been articles on F-4 , F-14 , MiG-29, Mirage F-1, but unless i missed something, nothing on F-5 and iranian derivatives. Thanks.:)

Combat aircraft magazine had the report it was called “The Last Sharpshooters” by Babak Taghavee, the E are getting an upgrade as well.

I think it is the case they have F-4D available to work on and they can’t be too choosy!

The upgrade was authorised in 2008 as project Dowran, the upgrade was split into two phases. The second phase adds a significant amount of Chinese avionics.

I won’t direct post to the article as I kind of regard that as stealing but here is a link to an Iranian forum with overhaul images plus some links from the article about half way down:

http://www.iranmilitaryforum.net/air-forces/iriaf-f-4s/275/

Interesting , thanks for the details. Any similar information regarding the F-4E?
Imo, that what they should’ve done since the NINETIES dammit, not those totally useless F-5 with 2 tails and nothing else conversions ( or at least, not more than one to test the new tails and intakes for a potential F-5 developement , the one with 2 tails and RD-33 engine we saw in model form- not talking about Shafaq), not this pathetic mock-up we saw these days , but a sound , realistic upgrade and overhaul programme for their F-4, F-5 and F-14 , and if possible the Mirages. And preferably go ahead slowly but surely with Shafaq. It would not have been impossible to do all this, even despite the political climate , and IRIAF would have been a more credible force to contend with, especially regionally. But i guess they have to “thank” those *** ayatollahs for this.

Any particular reason why the MiG-29K and UPG are not in the static display at least?:(
Anyway, interesting that AMCA bay , it seems it can hold 5 BVR missiles.

Mr. A Fomin’s Take-off magazine ahead of Aero India . Some interesting info there on various aircraft status as of late last year /january this year.

http://en.take-off.ru/component/content/article/92-current/431-current