MigBuster 2,884 Posted June 30, 2014 Might take a while to rebuild these - hope they come with a massive tube of super glue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+allenjb42 4,240 Posted June 30, 2014 They should've asked the Iranians for their planes back from 1991 - not sure what condition they're in now though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,357 Posted June 30, 2014 To have the planes is only one side of the medal. The other side are the pilots. Does the Iraq has pilots who can fly the Su-25 under war conditions? Does they have groundcrews to operate the plane? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted June 30, 2014 Russia can borrow the personal ;) As they did it in the past to other countries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted June 30, 2014 Unlikely - must be some vets about from the 80s they can call out of retirement? Think they might have to hire some Mercs to fly them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) The situation there is more messed up than I could imagine. Even Hamas and Al Qaida is fighting against ISIS. Iran starts to talk to the US, Syria and Iraq are starting to work together. Jordanian Goverment is working with Iraq, Syria and Iran to protect their countries and even the islamic leaders all over the world are starting to blame ISIS for their "actions" Is this a beginning of a new Era? Edited June 30, 2014 by 76.IAP-Blackbird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,959 Posted June 30, 2014 Have you guys seen the state of those 25s? they look like ex scrap heap a\c... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted July 2, 2014 All Iranian Su-25 Frogfoot attack planes have just deployed to Iraq Seven Su-25 Frogfoot attack planes operated by the Iranian Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution have arrived at Baghdad to join the war against ISIS militants. On Jul. 1, all the seven operational Su-25 Frogfoot attack planes operated by the Pasdaran (informal name of the IRGC – the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution) have completed their deployment to Imam Ali Airbase where they will join the ex-Russian Air Force Su-25s already delivered to Iraq in the air war against ISIS (Al Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The aircraft (three Su-25UBKM and four Su-25KM jets, according to ACIG.org sources) will be operated by four Iraqi pilots and 10 Iranian pilots. The aircraft and support to fly them would be part of a military contract (backed by the U.S.) according to which Iran’s IRGC Air Force will receive six Su-30K multirole jets destined to Iraq. Their delivery of the Iranian Su-25 has been filmed and reported by local media outlets and Iraqi MoD that has published the following video as well as the pictures you can find in this post. Iran is believed to have joined the air war on ISIS since Jun. 21 when unidentified war planes launched heavy air strikes on the city of Baiji, north of Baghdad which had been invaded by ISIS. http://theaviationist.com/2014/07/01/iranian-su-25-iraq/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+allenjb42 4,240 Posted July 2, 2014 They should've asked the Iranians for their planes back from 1991 - not sure what condition they're in now though! Blimey! Maybe someone at the IRGC read my post above! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted July 2, 2014 No doubt they will be sending you a PM with thanks for such a great idea. They look in better nick than the other lot - these one fly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+allenjb42 4,240 Posted July 2, 2014 Lol. The Russian ones just need a new paint job. As Wrench once said 'a decent skin can hide a multitude of sins!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thodouras95 25 Posted July 2, 2014 Wow. So they weren't just talking when they said Sukhois were coming! Hope they'll be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
future_tuskegee_airman 13 Posted July 5, 2014 And in return the Iranians get SU-30s! Holy cow that is a great trade! So everyone wins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toryu 156 Posted July 5, 2014 Is this a beginning of a new Era? Don't think so - "my enemy's ememy is my friend". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
