Ignoring all the bigoted, alarmist, and simply ludicrous posts that constitute most of this thread, with the easing of sanctions Iran will undoubtedly at some point seek to recapitalise its air force.
Su-30 is undoubtedly one candidate the job, but not an ideal one. As a large aircraft it will have high acquisition and, more importantly, operating costs, whilst its long range will arouse anxiety throughout the region.
Long-term, Iran should seek to operate two types of combat aircraft from independent vendors — probably Russia and China. Given that J-10 cannot today be regarded as an entirely independent aircraft, I think this puts MiG-35 in the box seat, with Iran as perhaps the major customer for the type outside RuAF. Looking further afield, Iran could then supplement with J-31 at the appropriate juncture.
nah. there are news that Iran is looking at J-10s.
earlier this year they also said they are mass producing Saeghe fighters.. that’s the F-5 with boxy intakes and twin canted tails. The Iranians claim its capable as the Hornet, which is J-10 class.. so theoretically they can produce their own fighter (i doubt its as capable to be honest).
supposedly they’re also close to being able to reproduce most of the F-14 now too.
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