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Originally Posted by gunnut
However, we have thoroughly trounced 3rd rate Russian equipment in Iraq's possession, several times. I think that's what he meant.
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Iraq is the best example of it, yeah. But export models of pretty much all Russian/Soviet equipment was often neutered, for the same reason we do it. The Russian equipment wasnt so far from par for most countries using FSU gear. In fact prior to the Gulf War, Iraq's military was held in fairly high regard, despite getting trounced by Iran.
Libya, Egypt, SE Asia...none of these guys were getting Russia's top equipment.