Warfare Russia/Ukraine War

[muck]

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Surprising. If Su-25's and low-flying attack helicopters find it difficult to survive in that conflict, how long before a Super Tucano is blown out of the sky?

 

[Fluff]

Surprising. If Su-25's and low-flying attack helicopters find it difficult to survive in that conflict, how long before a Super Tucano is blown out of the sky?

I cant find this story, except the video, which is of Brazilians flying it.

But they could be useful in shooting down drones, and cheap, fast jets have a nightmare downing slow drones........

 

[Mike1976]

I cant find this story, except the video, which is of Brazilians flying it.

But they could be useful in shooting down drones, and cheap, fast jets have a nightmare downing slow drones........

Perhaps also for training pilots before they get strapped into a missile with wings.

 

[Chazman]

I cant find this story, except the video, which is of Brazilians flying it.

But they could be useful in shooting down drones, and cheap, fast jets have a nightmare downing slow drones........

The US doesn't have dozens to give. They bought about 26 for Afghanistan and I think a handful remain in the US to train foreign pilots.

 

[Mike1976]

The US doesn't have dozens to give. They bought about 26 for Afghanistan and I think a handful remain in the US to train foreign pilots.

Only the CIA knows how many the CIA bought.

 

[Chazman]

Only the CIA knows how many the CIA bought.

If the CIA bought them, then maybe the CIA doesn't even know. LOL!



Actually, the US Military REALLY liked the two "NASA" OV-10s they refurbished to fight ISIS. But, all the ones in storage would require expensive rebuilds and the assembly line for them is long gone. So A-29 it was.

Those Suped-Up OV-10 Broncos That Took On ISIS In Iraq Are Being Sold Off

The planes are likely headed to the Philippines, but they might only be a stopgap until A-29 Super Tucanos replace the OV-10s for good.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Junglejim]

Perhaps also for training pilots before they get strapped into a missile with wings.

why would they fly 737s in combat?

 

[HorniePonie]

Surprising. If Su-25's and low-flying attack helicopters find it difficult to survive in that conflict, how long before a Super Tucano is blown out of the sky?

A little surprising indeed. I would expect COIN aircraft to have a rather low survivability in a contested airspace like Ukraine. The contested airspace being one of the arguments of not sending A-10s back in the day. Perhaps they have lower threat roles in mind?

 

[Junglejim]

A little surprising indeed. I would expect COIN aircraft to have a rather low survivability in a contested airspace like Ukraine. The contested airspace being one of the arguments of not sending A-10s back in the day. Perhaps they have lower threat roles in mind?

I reckon with the tactics of both airforce hugging the ground popping up and launching rockets and then diving down, the Tucano is far more survivable than say an Mi17 or Su25.

A serbian/croat pilot practicing low level flying to avoid AAD.

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[HorniePonie]

I reckon with the tactics of both airforce hugging the ground popping up and launching rockets and then diving down, the Tucano is far more survivable than say an Mi17 or Su25.

A serbian/croat pilot practicing low level flying to avoid AAD.

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True too. I would assume Ukraine's territory to be rather challenging for avoiding SAMs by NOE flying as there is little to no terrain contour.
That is some very nice flying, thanks for sharing.

 

[Picanha]

Surprising. If Su-25's and low-flying attack helicopters find it difficult to survive in that conflict, how long before a Super Tucano is blown out of the sky?

I cant find this story, except the video, which is of Brazilians flying it.

But they could be useful in shooting down drones, and cheap, fast jets have a nightmare downing slow drones........

They can prey on the edges of the battlefield and how it looked like in many videos the Russians aren't advancing with proper air cover.

Shooting down drones is also a good task for them.

Way faster than any heli. They are as or more powerful than a WWII fighter.

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[Mike1976]

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[Mike1976]

Ukraine MoD be trollin':

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[Mike1976]

The latest "winning" figures:

 

[Mike1976]

Ukraine updates: NATO chief makes first visit to Kyiv since invasion

 

[Mike1976]

Netherlands and Denmark buy 14 Leopard 2A4s for Ukraine.

More Leopards for Ukraine: Denmark, Netherlands to send 14 tanks

Deliveries expected from ‘early 2024.’

www.politico.eu

Also another Dutch contribution of €260m to a joint purchase of ammunition.

 

[Mike1976]

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[PegAsus]

Brandon Mitchell (Brandon Mitchell_tbic) is back home in Sweden for some business and had a warm welcome by his doggo

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