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Old 08-19-2008, 04:24 PM   #144
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Originally Posted by lchoy View Post
Russia doesn't actually have to start another Cold war (or another hot conflict) to cause trouble. They could simply turn around and sell Iran next generation surface to air missiles, which was something they have threatened in the past. No country enjoys falling from power. Much like China (as in when they thought of themselves as the Middle Kingdom), if Russia wants back to being world superpower and having that sphere of influence they once did
I'm not aware of the exact specs, but I have a feeling that whatever generation of SAMs Russia has, they're a long way from being able to match the ability of the F22.
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