Sukhoi Club: With love from Russia to Iran : 5 deadly gifts

With love from Russia to Iran : 5 deadly gifts

Iran, a nation in intense global pressure, finally, have found an ally to help it defend its borders. US media has already started alarming against the delivery of S-300 which is to be delivered in March 2016, there are another shocks are in wrapper and ready to be unwrapped.

S300 Surface to Air Missile System

A much debated and very deadly S300 is to be delivered to Iran in March 2016. With S300 present in Iran's arsenal, it would be deadly for any American or Israeli air raid. This missile is capable of reaching to Mach 4 and range upto 350kms, Iran ground and aerial establishments could have a sigh of relief. Clubbed with Zhuk ground based passive radar systems, this would prove much of deterrence for Iran's air space protection.

S300 SAM
T-90 Tank

Now since the S300 protects against aerial attacks, T90 is another nail in the coffin. It could be devastating when used as main battle tank. A two contact reactive armor protects it against many ground and air attacks such as anti-tank missiles. Currently being operated by seven countries, it is a diesel powered monster can reach upto 60 to 75kms an hour and can work in complex formations in extreme conditions.

T90 Main Battle Tank
SU-35 Flanker E

Moving forward to Air Force Modernization, Iran is too keen to purchase Su-35 Flanker E.This is one multi-role fighter the west is rightly concerned about. This super maneuverable aircraft can prove lethal when armed with R73 archer air to air missile with 40kms range which is offered in bundle. Confirmation .

S300 SAM
Ivan Gren-class Landing Ship

Ivan Gren Landing Ship
Klub Anti-ship missile

Klub is an antiship missile currently in operation by more than three countries. Not exact version of Klub is disclosed but it is certain that this could keep enemy ships at bay once deployed. It could strike up to 50 kms to 2500 kms on air or ground surface. Active radar homing makes it versatile in most terrains.

Klub Antiship Missile

If Iran manages to procure all this armaments, it will have a power to deter and counter any threat brought upon it. However, it is not thoroughly sufficient but given the relationship development between Russia and Iran, it could expect to offer more than the above.