Iran Expands Airbase Infrastructure To Host Russian Su-35 Fighters

Satellite Images.

Iran has apparently begun constructing shelters for Russian Su-35S fighter jets, according to new satellite images.

Defense Express reports that recent satellite imagery from September 2024 has unveiled the construction of large arched shelters at the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force’s 3rd Tactical Air Base near Hamadan.

The message says that these structures, measuring approximately 25 meters by 30 meters, appear oversized for the F-4 Phantom aircraft currently stationed there. This suggests that Iran is building these shelters to house russian Su-35S fighters, which perfectly match the dimensions.

Herein, the journalists point out that the development raises questions about Iran’s approach to housing advanced aircraft. Historically, Iran constructed underground shelters for its military aviation, including the Eagle 44 underground airbase, commissioned in March 2023.

Initially intended for the F-4 Phantom aircraft, satellite images later revealed a mock-up of the Su-35S aircraft at the Eagle 44 base, fueling speculation that the base might be repurposed for these Russian fighters.

The question of whether to begin deliveries of the Su-35S to Iran remains open. The Su-35 is a Russian fourth-generation multirole fighter capable of reaching speeds of up to 2,500 kilometers per hour. It is armed with missiles and 30-mm aircraft cannons.

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