Rather, at least 2 of them are:
http://theaviationist.com/2015/11/20/ir ... uaf-tu-95/
Apparently Those Iranian F-14's Are Still Flying
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mekender
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Apparently Those Iranian F-14's Are Still Flying
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JustinR
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Re: Apparently Those Iranian F-14's Are Still Flying
Wow. I would have put the odds of any of those aircraft being airworthy at slim to none. But, where there's a will, there's a way. Of course, airworthy by Iranian standards is another question...
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NVGdude
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Re: Apparently Those Iranian F-14's Are Still Flying
General consensus is that all of the US weapons systems that went with the bird are dead, but they still have several in flying condition.
Generally the Iranians use them as a substitute AWACS platform due to the big-assed radar.
Generally the Iranians use them as a substitute AWACS platform due to the big-assed radar.
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skb12172
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Re: Apparently Those Iranian F-14's Are Still Flying
Give them credit for adaptability. I'm sure it serves decently in that role.
There must be an end to this intimidation by those who come to this great country, but reject its culture.