I make no claims as to how this was done. I guess for me the more interesting part is the aviation topic. The Drive sums it up pretty nicely in terms of what was lost and what was there.
Jump to postWe will never know the exact count of what was destroyed in the blast because Russia will never tell the truth about anything. I can't interpret the photos well enough to challenge either of you (What is your source for what was there in February?) so as far as I'm concerned, the guy on twitter's o...
Jump to postHere is a guy claiming: 8 Su-27 planes, - 6 Мi-8 helicopters, - 5 Su-24 planes, - 4 Su-30М planes, - 1 Іl-20RT plane, - 4 ammo depots. The "before" satellite photos clearly show: 13 Su-30SM (before the war started this unit had 12 SU-30SM. In March one was lost, or at least the pilot clai...
Jump to postI'm not saying it is technically impossible for a HARM to be integrated into the MiG-29 or Su-27 or even the Su-25, but given what we've seen so far it is highly unlikely. I'm voting on the ground based launch as a much more probable scenario. As for the explosions at Novofedorovka as usual there ar...
Jump to postCan we say for sure that NATO did have MIGs that have NATO standard harware? If they did, then it would have been done as retrofit kits. Define "NATO standard hardware". If it is simple stuff like IFF, then yes. But nothing more than that, not even on the German MiG-29s. They were used ma...
Jump to postYes GDB, you're right about the US supplied Mi-8/17 (ex-Afghan). I had forgotten about those. As for the rest I completely agree, more than likely any benefit from jet donations have been potentially for parts. That's why I said combat effectiveness has been "close to zero". Many of the pa...
Jump to postIt seems like a lot of overly optimistic assumptions are being made here. Just because something is in the news as a discussion point doesn't mean it is happening or is effective in any meaningful manner so far. 1) A few months ago it was discussed how Bulgaria had donated Su-25s. I guarantee you th...
Jump to postHaving trouble with this photo. First it was rejected for "unbalanced crop" https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/7/4/6/6557647.jpg?v=v444e4480e84 I decided to center the fuselage and reuploaded. Now it was rejected for "poor crop at tail" https://imgproc.airliners.net/p...
Jump to postI've been getting it on my phone and laptop even if I clear it.
Jump to postDo Azerbaijan still use the MiG 25 Foxbat? They haven't been formally decommissioned and last I heard they were being upgraded by the same person who upgraded the Algerian Foxbats. Not anymore in Azerbaijan, and I can't recall seeing any Syrian examples in use during the war. Can you show these exa...
Jump to postI'm not sure where you're getting this information but it just isn't true. Nor is it in any way practical from a technical, logistical or financial point of view. They've already scrapped MiG-29s, Su-27s, MiG-31s by the hundreds and the types you're talking about are way older and more obsolete. A ...
Jump to postIt's completely untrue that the engines don't start if temps are higher than 32-34C. Literally they flew in hot summers for 40+ years without issue...
Jump to postI'm not sure where you're getting this information but it just isn't true. Nor is it in any way practical from a technical, logistical or financial point of view. They've already scrapped MiG-29s, Su-27s, MiG-31s by the hundreds and the types you're talking about are way older and more obsolete.
Jump to postThanks for telling me that. Do you know what there even used if they don't fly? I believe they use a Su-27UB or one of the prototype Su-30 aircraft as a chase plane now. Russian are in storage/reserve from what I know, but not used. Plenty of MiG31, plus modernised MiG31's in service. I think the G...
Jump to postI've done my research and that appears to be true. A very specialised MiG 25PU trainer. I've also found out that the Sukhoi KnAAPO facility still fly 2 ex Soviet Sukhoi SU-17 Fitters and the MiGremont aircraft repair plant in Ukraine still fly at least 1 SU-17UM3 "77 Yellow" in Ukrainian ...
Jump to postRussian are in storage/reserve from what I know, but not used. Plenty of MiG31, plus modernised MiG31's in service. I think the Gromov Research Institute has a specially configured aircraft testbed in service. I've done my research and that appears to be true. A very specialised MiG 25PU trainer. I...
Jump to postHow about a curious question which I guess doesn't warrant a whole separate thread. When it comes to building and servicing the F-35...are the fasteners metric system or Imperial? Would the aircraft technicians around the world all need to purchase inch-sized tools? I have a similar question for the...
Jump to postOnly Algeria still uses some. Russian ones stopped flying in 2013. Syria/Libya both stopped before the wars. Azeri and Armenian probably at least 10+ years ago. North Korea never had MiG-25s.
Jump to postInteresting. In general though I wonder why it is such a struggle for the F-35 to fly fast. You would think the combination of one of the most powerful jet fighter engines, along with a very clean aerodynamic layout would easily enable it to reach M2, and supercruise for prolonged periods. What am I...
Jump to postI wonder what it is on the F-35B and F-35C that limits the supersonic flight? And not on the F-35A..
Jump to postI know there is a thread already about the impact to aviation due to COVID-19, but this thread is about the relief flights ONLY. Examples are the Samaritan's purse DC-8 flights to Italy or Russia sending Il-76s with supplies to Italy, and etc. What other relief flights have there been to Italy and E...
Jump to postGiven that KC-767s already exist and are doing good work, I still don't completely understand how Boeing managed to screw it up so badly by trying to fix something that wasn't broken. They could have just taken the KC-767 and mass produced it.
Jump to postSeems like quite a waste of money to custom fit a helmet to the head of a pilot, and then if he chooses to switch squadrons, careers, or decides to retire that is half a million dollars down the drain. Unless there is a way to re-fit the helmet for the next pilot...
Jump to postPretty impressive to pass 1000 flight hours although if you’re assigned to deliver new aircraft from the factory to the respective units you probably clock up a lot of time, especially given 134 aircraft were built last year. Wonder if he just flies commercial back to Fort Worth or has to wait for ...
Jump to postWhy does the CCTV footage have a date of 2019-10-17??
Jump to postLet's not make this political. Whoever the crew is, were following orders during their service in the military. The problem with fog is not that the helicopter doesn't have electronics to get back to base. From what I understand, it's the terrain obstacles. Imagine flying low and not knowing where ...
Jump to postLet's not make this political. Whoever the crew is, were following orders during their service in the military. The problem with fog is not that the helicopter doesn't have electronics to get back to base. From what I understand, it's the terrain obstacles. Imagine flying low and not knowing where e...
Jump to postThe aircraft in the first photo I posted in my opening post is MiG-35D? Converted from a MiG-29KUB. Here is a picture of the same aircraft I believe with Mig-35 painted on the side. And later that Mig-35 written on the side was removed and 747 painted on the side of the engine. First photo in openi...
Jump to postHere is the best explanation I can give, however I will have to introduce a new nomenclature. In Russia, aircraft are often given an internal designation index, or "izdeliye". For the MiG-29, the classic versions we all know that were mass produced in the 80s and until the mid 90s were the...
Jump to postSo the end answer to your question is that URF is the cost you see being trumped. Since approx. Lot 8 the URFs includes the engine. If you compare this to other airframes the cost almost always given is the URF for both the F-35 and competitors. A quick look at export deals for other aircraft shows...
Jump to postI'm sure this has been discussed before, but what exactly does this price of $82.4mil for Lot 12 F-35A really mean? Is this the cost it takes to produce the aircraft, i.e. what Lockheed spends out of its pocket to produce one copy? Is this the cost the USAF pays Lockheed for one F-35A? Is this what,...
Jump to postSo please tell us about the continued success of Sukhoi SSJ I didn't mention anywhere that the SSJ is a success. The economic situation in Russia, although vastly improved from the 1990s, still has an effect on the development of the SSJ. Regardless, it was an improvement and a stepping stone towar...
Jump to postSoviet aircraft in general did not have a worse safety record. The people saying this here really need to open up and actually READ the statistics. The reason these manufacturers more or less disappeared is the economic crisis in the 1990s and 2000s. Their designs from before 1991 were not optimized...
Jump to postThanks for the information. Not counting the 12 EP-3E which may still be serving for a while, and the test squadron which would still be needed to support the -3E's, would you say not more than 10 frames in the reserve squadron? There are rumors that Congress may be interested to fund additional P-...
Jump to postMisleading title. As the link says it is the last active duty P-3C, and not the last USN P-3C. Three squadrons stopped flying the P-3 in 2019. VP-46 returned from deployment in early 2019 and began transition to the P-8. VP-40 just returned as well and is retiring the P-3. VPU-2 apparently was also ...
Jump to postWell, all I know is that several years ago I flew on a KC-135T for some air-to-air photos and immediately noticed that I had less viewing area for my camera than my usual KC-135 flights. The crew said it was a T model and that's why it had that extra equipment... The view from the boomer window on t...
Jump to postThe view from the boomer window on the "T" is also slightly more restricted as there is some extra equipment on the upper right side covering up a part of the window.
Jump to postWould the runway closures affect arrivals at all? I'm on a flight from ORD on Sep. 14th but would that get delayed at ORD because of the closures? Absolutely. With one arrival runway gone, expect SFO’s arrival rate to be cut roughly in half. Current arrival rate is 54 aircraft per hour in good weat...
Jump to postWould the runway closures affect arrivals at all? I'm on a flight from ORD on Sep. 14th but would that get delayed at ORD because of the closures?
Jump to postJust my $ .02 - in general I'm a little surprised to hear this given the still-recent news that the SU-57 would continue only as a limited / testing project till further notice. You make some good points. As for my username, let's just say I made it as a half joke a long time ago in a galaxy far fa...
Jump to postPerhaps everyone here has missed the fact that Bulgaria is close to buying F-16s as well.
Jump to postI don't believe they apply the RAM for all training missions as it is time consuming and without it, enemies cannot accurately predict it's combat RCS. Have any of you seen any LO aircraft in combat config, as opposed to Air show config? I can believe that, but these were F-22s from Elmendorf, so t...
Jump to postLet's take a look at the finer details in this picture and then tell me what tolerances and finish are required again... I see plenty of random colored panels, rivets, gaps, and etc http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Air-Force/Lockheed-Martin-F-22A-Raptor/4947083/L?qsp=eJwtjUEOwjAMBL%2BCfIYDReLQG3wA...
Jump to postCVR and FDR are fine enough, but the real problem is that they aren't transmitted in real time. While every passenger in the back is casually surfing wifi, facebook and streaming video for $5, you mean to tell me it's impossible for simple CVR/FDR data to be transmitted back using the same method? I...
Jump to postHave you already booked the VY ticket? Looking at google flights right now that flight comes out at about $176. If you buy a new one way BCN-ORD ticket you can get it for $298 with Norwegian via LGW. Might be worth paying the extra $122 and just fly with Norwegian. Yes, but my main concern was the ...
Jump to postWhat if I still travel through MUC, but without a checked bag? Maybe I'll be able to consolidate into a carry-on. Just a question, why are you so focussed on that United flight out of Munich? It's because I'm flying for work to Germany the week before and I'm kind of tied down into using that fligh...
Jump to postTo answer the previous question, the flights are on Sunday April 28. In that case the best option would be Norwegian through Gatwick. If you select LowFare+ (includes meal on board, seat reservation, 1 checked bag) this would cost you € 374,50. You have 4 hours transfer time in Gatwick, which shoul...
Jump to postTo answer the previous question, the flights are on Sunday April 28.
Jump to postI have a question about transferring flights at MUC. I am flying Barcelona BCN to Chicago ORD via MUC. Currently I have a flight coming in from Barcelona to MUC with Vueling arriving at 09:10. My flight to Chicago is with United departing at 11:40. Will I have enough time for the transfer? The reaso...
Jump to postHere is an interesting article about the NT-43A
https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-w ... 1686479619