Chapter 519 Happy Cooperation

High altitude and high speed! The characteristics of the second-generation aircraft are no longer suitable for future development. The focus of the third-generation aircraft is on maneuverability and combat capability. Various technical data are also very outstanding. However, this does not mean that high altitude and high speed are useless! To take the head of the enemy's main general among thousands of soldiers, high altitude and high speed are still magic weapons!

And that’s what Reyer meant.

Now, Iraq's desire to dominate the Middle East has been slowly spreading, and many far-sighted people have begun to slowly think about the military threats from surrounding countries. Rayer was born into a noble family in Baghdad, so he is more informed and will naturally lock on to future targets of combat.

Reyer is smart. He knows the true value of the MiG-25 fighter. Once in combat, he will be an aerial killer! And the target? The most valuable target of the opponent, such as the early warning aircraft!

Now, Saudi Arabia, relying on its good relationship with the United States, has already acquired the E-3 early warning aircraft, which is earlier than in history. Iraq's main opponent is Saudi Arabia! As for Kuwait, this country has no combat power at all.

"We have developed a new long-range missile in our country with a range of more than 100 kilometers. After being improved, it can be mounted on the MiG-25. Moreover, there is also a model with an anti-radiation seeker. However, if the MiG-25 wants to launch this missile, the supporting fire control system must also be improved on a large scale." Andre said: "This will be a considerable expense."

When exporting MiG-25 to Iraq, Andre had already thought of the current step-by-step plan. The original export was the oldest MiG-25 using the Tornado-A radar model. Although it was powerful, its actual performance was limited. The previous MiG-25 used R-40 missiles, which also had a limited range. The cooperation between the two sides was enough.

But now, the Iraqi Air Force is facing a different target. Although the two sides are discussing in secret, they are actually targeting Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, but Andre knows that once the Iraqi army's actions begin, the possibility of US intervention is the greatest. In other words, Iraq is not facing a second-rate group like the dog owner, but will fight against the world's top army at any time, and Iraq cannot lose!

In this case, it is imperative to export new equipment to Iraq. In addition to the advanced MiG-29, the MiG-25, a powerful fighter, must also be improved! With a new radar, it can launch missiles with a range of more than 100 kilometers. In this way, the combat effectiveness of the MiG-25 can be completely comparable to that of the F-14! Let the Americans have a good taste of being shot at a distance of 100 kilometers!

The R-33 missile has been in service in the Soviet Air Defense Force for many years. The more advanced R-37 with a longer range is also developing rapidly. According to the plan, the range of this missile will exceed 300 kilometers. It is specially tailored for targets such as US early warning aircraft. Now, exporting the R-33 to Iraq is considered a low-end weapon.

The R-33 was originally developed for the MiG-31. Four missiles were semi-buried under the belly of the MiG-31, while on the MiG-25, only two could be mounted under the wings.

For Iraq, this missile with a range of more than 100 kilometers will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of their air force!

"Funding is not a problem. I hope your country can export these equipment to us as soon as possible." Saddam said: "I am full of confidence in our cooperation."

Funds are not a problem! Because the Soviet Union blocked the shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, only allowing Iraqi oil tankers to enter and exit. In recent days, Iraq's treasury has been rapidly replenished, which has given Saddam greater confidence. Iraq is not short of money now!

"I am also full of confidence in our cooperation," Andrei said. "I have suggested to Moscow that it could consider exporting the newer 9K37 air defense missile to our Iraqi friends. Compared with the original missile, it has undergone significant improvements. Each launcher has a guidance radar, and the situation in the Yom Kippur War will never happen again."

9K37 is the Soviet code name. It has a more direct name in NATO, called SAM-11. It is a large-scale improvement based on the SAM-6 missile. The most important thing is that according to the lessons of the Yom Kippur War, each launch vehicle is equipped with a guidance radar to avoid the loss of combat effectiveness of the entire missile company after the radar vehicle is blown up.

This new air defense missile system was only developed by the Soviet Union in 1979. Now it is being provided to Iraq, which means it has been given the same treatment as the Soviet republics.

Saddam's face was full of smiles: "Thank you very much for the help of our Soviet friends. However, we still need more ballistic missiles."

Scud missiles have always been used by Saddam as a trump card! And now, with the upcoming military operation, Saddam needs more.

"We are producing them domestically and can fully meet your needs," Andre said. The outdated Scud missiles were a real problem, because the production line of the missiles had been closed. For Iraq, the Soviet Union reopened the production line and produced another batch for Iraq.

"We can provide more, and our needs have been considered by the President, right?" Andre asked.

This visit to Iraq, in addition to inspecting Iraq's current military level, is also a deepening of the last secret meeting.

"Yes, it is the same as our cooperation in Khuzestan Province." Saddam said: "We can fully accept this condition."

If Iraq wants to dominate the entire Middle East, the Soviet Union will support it with all its might. The Soviet Union’s requirement is to control half of the oil industry in the areas subsequently occupied by Iraq!

There is no real friendship between countries, only eternal interests! The Soviet Union’s goal now is very clear. They are not satisfied with controlling Iran, they also want to control the oil resources of other countries in the Middle East! This is a major strategic action of the Soviet Union against the Western world! And this action is carried out through Iraq.

Iraq must carefully consider such a price, and now Saddam has made his choice: "We Iraq agree to your proposal. This is the mission given to us by the true God. At the same time, we also hope that you can keep your promise and use any means to support us when necessary."

"Of course." Andre stretched out his hand: "I wish us a pleasant cooperation."