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In January 1970, during The War of Attrition, Nasser requested the Soviets supply Egypt with deep strike aircraft on the assumption that if he could strike deep into the heart of Israel (as Israel was to Egypt) Egypt would win the War of Attrition. In the event the Soviets declined and supplied more SAMs, Mig21 and even Soviet flown Su15 interceptors. This decision led to the thick SAM/AAA defences encountered in the 1973 war.

But WI the Soviets had decided to supply the Egyptians with deep strike capabilities? What would they have supplied in 1970; Tu-16, Tu-22 or maybe even ballistic missiles? What would Israel do? What would the 1973 was look like if Egypt had less SAMs but more long range bombers?
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