
New images show how close to the U.S. carriers operating in the Strait of Hormutz, Iranian planes fly.
We have recently published some images showing an F/A-18E Super Hornet escorting an IRIAF (Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force) P-3F flying quite close to USS Abraham Lincoln in the Persian Gulf.
Here you can find some new photographs taken from aboard the U.S. flattop as the P-3F took a close look at the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (ok, it’s not really buzzing the tower, but it’s not that far away).
It’s unclear whether the “flyby” was conducted on the same day the Iranian plane was escorted by the Hornet; still, the new images not only prove close encounters in the region occur but they also clearly show the indiscreet Orion in the “exotic” IRIAF color scheme.
Image credit: U.S. Navy via Militaryphotos.net (thanks to FdeStV and Kasra Ghanbari for the heads-up)
How long can Iran keep them airborn without spare parts?
These aircraft fly, but their avionics and ASW systems are obsolete and not operational.
And you know this how, exactly? Do you have a shred of evidence that the avionics and ASW systems are non-functional? We should take your word for it…Because you are who, exactly?
read the latest issue of air forces monthly about their P-3F fleet
Whatever you say, dear Winston.
You’re wrong, deal with it. Everything “Tom Cooper” said is correct, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the Iranians or the Americans as it has happened for decades between various aircraft and other aircraft or aircraft and ships. It continues to this day. Haven’t you see the literally thousands of photos of American aircraft intercepting Russian bombers as they inspect American warships during the Cold War?
You were corrected, politely. Instead of saying “Oh nifty, I didn’t know that (obviously). Thanks for the info” you chose to respond with derogatory comments and personal attacks. Your kind isn’t welcome here. Go back to discussing military power on YouTube. That’s where your ilk live and thrive.
Hello. I would like to reach Tom Cooper. Tom, kindly please reply to keith.harmon.snow@gmail.com.
Thank you.