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I'm no expert, but given places like Iran had been flying 747 classics (a plane from the 70s) until quite recently, you can continue to use a plane for quite a while if you have skilled engineers and a government who's policy is "make plane fly" and not "safety to the highest standard". Never underestimate engineers' capabilities to reverse-engineer and make the necessary parts, not to mention the good ol' black market and smuggling
Comment by doc_daneeka at 28/12/2024 at 23:22 UTC
44 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Iran is still flying F-14s they bought in the 70s even though the US government has gone to crazy lengths to make sure no spare parts are available to anyone for fear Iran will get them.
Comment by MrLanesLament at 29/12/2024 at 00:23 UTC
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Jua kali, baby! Parts made in the equivalent of a high school metal shop, shit taped/tied together, one engine being completed with parts from 20 others, connected by wire someone climbed up and stole from a city electric pole. That’s how it’s done in the third world.