June 20, 200719 yr Russian Planes Sold To Syria JERUSALEM — Israel is concerned about reported Russian deliveries of advanced MiG-31 fighter planes to its enemy Syria as part of an armaments drive, the topselling Hebrew daily reported yesterday. The MiG-31, considered one of the best fighters in the world, can carry guided missiles with a range of more than 125 miles and is capable of striking 24 targets simultaneously, Yediot Aharonot said. A Russian newspaper reported yesterday that Russia has begun delivering five MiG-31E interceptors to Syria and that Moscow also plans to sell Damascus its MiG-29M/M2 dual-role fighters.
June 20, 200719 yr Mig-31, best fighters in the world, man they've got to do a little research! Like an F-111 fighter would have been, missile truck, that's it.
June 20, 200719 yr Russia is denying this sale, and I expect it will end up much like the rumoured Syrian Su-27 Flanker sale of a few years back, all fluff and no fact.
June 20, 200719 yr I was intrigued by the announcement, too. However, it does seem a bit far-fetched. Russia Denies Fighter Sales to Syria, Iran
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