Chapter 518 Iraqi MiG-25

"So, can we import your Lance missiles?" Bandar continued to ask. In fact, when he proposed the Pershing missile, he knew that the United States might not agree. After all, it was the United States' key weapon in Western Europe and was quite powerful. However, the Lance missile had a range of only 120 kilometers. This thing should be fine, right?

"I'm sorry, I just said that ballistic missiles cannot be exported. This is a restriction of our Congress," said President Carter.

Prince Bandar was immediately furious. Saudi Arabia was sincere enough to the United States. Coordinating OPEC to increase oil production to lower world oil prices and hit the Soviet economy was simply self-harming! It was for this reason that the Soviets blocked the exit of the Strait of Hormuz and used forceful means to break the current situation.

At the same time, it also provoked Saddam. Saudi Arabia purchased ballistic missiles to prevent Saddam. But now, the United States not only does not export medium-range ballistic missiles, but also does not export ballistic missiles with a range of more than 100 kilometers! This is simply contempt for Saudi Arabia's existence!

"Our A-10 attack aircraft can have a good effect. Would you consider purchasing this attack aircraft?" President Carter asked.

"I'm sorry, Mr. President, we only need ballistic missiles. Perhaps we can trade with others." Prince Bandar left angrily after saying this.

President Carter's hands were shaking. He obviously understood what Bandar meant. You are about to get out. If you don't agree, we will ask Reagan for it!

Stupid Saudis, the United States is principled and no matter which government it is, it will never export such weapons to you!

What he didn't understand is that Saudi Arabia's sellers are not just the United States!

In southern Iraq, the Shobiyya Air Base is very close to the port city of Basra. It is a newly built air base. The mission of this air base is to accommodate a large team of Soviet advisors. At the same time, there are various fighter jets imported from the Soviet Union, such as the most advanced MiG-25!

Historically, this air base did not last long. After the Iran-Iraq War began, it was bombed by the Iranian Air Force. In order to avoid losses, the main force of this base was transferred to the H-3/Al-Walid Air Base in western Iraq.

But now, unlike history, the Iranian Air Force has been crippled by the Americans. Although the Shobia Air Base is very close to Iran, it has not suffered too much damage.

As for now, it is even more impossible. With Khuzestan Province being ceded to Iraq, this place has been considered as Iraq's inland area and there is no threat at all.

However, during the entire war, the Shobia Air Force Base did not make much contribution. That was because the pilots in this base were almost all in training, because they had to master the most advanced MiG-25 fighter jets!

In the Far East and in Europe, the MiG-25 has demonstrated its powerful combat capability. Especially under the piloting of the talented General Andrei, the performance of the MiG-25 has been brought to the extreme. Until now, it has been a sword hanging over the head of the West!

However, it is not easy to fly the MiG-25 well. The MiG-25 fighters exported by the Soviet Union to Iraq were first organized into the 1st Combat Reconnaissance Squadron. Part A of this squadron was composed of Iraqi pilots, and Part B was composed of Soviet and East German "advisory" pilots.

Throughout the war, the squadron's mission was training! Boring training day after day.

Today, the entire base was very lively because their president, Saddam, came here to inspect! Not only Saddam, but also the representative from the Soviet Union, General Andrei, the commander of the Turkestan Military District!

Sitting in a makeshift shed, Andre used binoculars to look at the MiG-25 fighter jets on the runway in the distance, which were preparing to take off and perform a flight show.

The tail engine has been fully started, and in the blazing tail flame, the huge stainless steel fighter is rapidly taking off into the air. The take-off action is very smooth, without any drag.

"Well, that's good." Andre said, "It seems that our pilots are not lazy."

If someone else said this, the people present might feel unhappy, but now, it was General Andre who said this! When it comes to flying a MiG-25, almost no one can compare to him. For example, Andre once flew over the deck of an American aircraft carrier! That scene was exciting, and he was tracked by American missiles afterwards, but he finally escaped safely.

"He is the first student in our training session to fly solo, and he is also the first to complete the full set of training subjects." The Soviet instructor said to Andrei.

Oh? Andre was more interested: "Is his name Reyer?"

Hearing Andre's words, everyone was stunned, including Saddam, who was extremely shocked: "General Andre, do you still know our boy Reyer?"

Andre was actually just guessing. The ace of the Iraqi Air Force, Andre only knew one person, Reyer, and this guy was flying a MiG-25. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a match.

Even as he was speaking, the roar continued to be heard from the sky, and this gigantic steel fighter plane began its flight show, rolling, climbing, and performing each move with incredible fluency.

In the past, people often said that the MiG-25 was a high-altitude, high-speed interceptor with no close-range combat capability. However, under Andre's control, this fighter was almost able to tie with the F-15. Only by being good at playing to one's strengths can one win! And this Real has obviously mastered the trick.

"Good job!" When the plane landed, Reyer, who was holding a huge full-face helmet and coming to receive the president's lecture, heard a voice: "Your flying skills are better than mine."

Reyer immediately said: "General Andre, your flying skills are still unmatched. In fact, I have always regarded you as my idol during my flying. You are the idol of all our MiG-25 pilots."

"Then Rayer, what do you think is the biggest advantage of our MiG-25?" Andre asked Rayer.

"In fact, it's still the high altitude and high speed. Our fighter jet is always the king in the sky. We must be good at using our advantages. If equipped with more suitable missiles, we will be an absolute air killer." Reyer said. Even though his flying performance at low altitude is very good, he still knows the advantages of his fighter jet.