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2011-02-27 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by gorb 2011-02-27 04:52|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

Posted by Grineck Barnsmell2820 2011-02-27 07:14|| 2011-02-27 07:14|| Front Page Top

#2 "A new version of the aircraft is more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter, Saiga," Karshaki added.

More cup holders, perhaps?

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2011-02-27 08:41|| 2011-02-27 08:41|| Front Page Top

#3 So they named it after a Russian firearm... makes you wonder where they got the tech.

Posted by Eohippus Clavish6442 2011-02-27 10:49|| 2011-02-27 10:49|| Front Page Top

#4 The military aircraft "Saiga" [That's Farsi for "Lawn Dart"] was produced in 2007

Posted by Frank G 2011-02-27 11:30|| 2011-02-27 11:30|| Front Page Top

#5 While I appreciate the comments, "Saiga" is a kind of mountain goat found in that part of the world. The Saiga don't fly very well either.

Posted by Old Patriot 2011-02-27 17:25|| 2011-02-27 17:25|| Front Page Top

#6 Saiga = Saeqeh = thunderbolt
HESA Saeqeh

Posted by Pearl Gleaper1127 2011-02-27 17:33|| 2011-02-27 17:33|| Front Page Top

#7 "A new version of the aircraft is more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter, Saiga," Karshaki added.

The ejection seat actually works in this one.

Posted by tu3031 2011-02-27 19:31|| 2011-02-27 19:31|| Front Page Top

#8 Yeah tu, but the Parachute doesn't.

Posted by Charles 2011-02-27 21:23|| 2011-02-27 21:23|| Front Page Top

#9 Islamic ~~pilots~~ martyrs don't need no kuffar parachutes!

Posted by Skunky Glin**** 2011-02-27 21:32|| 2011-02-27 21:32|| Front Page Top

#10 more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter

Now with new improved Stuxnet!

Posted by Skunky Glin**** 2011-02-27 21:38|| 2011-02-27 21:38|| Front Page Top

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