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"Ukraine's Air Force Continues to Dominate Russian Jets in Ongoing Aerial Conflict"

Ukraine claims to have shot down 11 Russian planes in 11 days, including Su-34s, Su-35s, and A-50 radar planes, pushing the Russian air force closer to collapse. The Ukrainian air defenses may be using American-made Patriot missile launchers and NASAMS surface-to-air missile batteries to ambush Russian jets, while Russian forces' increased sorties and ammo shortages contribute to the spike in aviation losses. The Russian air force is losing warplanes faster than it can replace them, leading to increased stress on surviving planes and crews. The Russian air campaign in Ukraine is becoming unsustainable, with potential implications for the readiness of the Russian air force.

via Forbes|

#aerospace-industry #military-conflict #organizational-death-spiral

military-aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Loss of A-50 Radar Plane Adds to Russian Air Force Woes"

The Russian air force has lost another rare A-50 radar early-warning plane, possibly due to a mechanical failure or being shot down by the Ukrainian air force, marking the ninth loss of its best planes in just a month. The A-50s play a crucial role in Russia's war on Ukraine, but their reduced numbers and the loss of experienced airmen are impacting the air force's operations. Russian industry is working on modernizing a new A-50 as a replacement, but the cost is significant, and the Ukrainian air force's stock of Patriot missiles is also decreasing.

via Forbes|

#a-50-radar-plane #air-defense #military-aviation

military-conflict1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine Downs 4 Russian Jets in 2 Days, Including Damaged Warplane"

The Ukrainian army's 110th Mechanized Brigade retreated from Avdiivka after a brutal four-month battle, inflicting heavy casualties on the Russian army. The retreating Ukrainians downed three Russian jets, including a Sukhoi Su-35 and two Sukhoi Su-34s, as they targeted the Ukrainian brigade. The battle in Avdiivka served as an attrition trap for Russian forces, allowing the Ukrainians to inflict significant losses on the Russian military. However, the Ukrainian army faces challenges due to a shortage of American-made missiles and artillery ammunition, with U.S. aid being blocked by Russia-aligned Republicans in Congress.

via Forbes|

#avdiivka #military-conflict #russia

conflictdefense2 years ago•3 min saved

"Russian Air Force Targets Ukrainian Marines' Bridgehead Across Dnipro River"

Ukrainian marines have established a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, prompting Russian forces to resort to massive aerial firepower in an attempt to dislodge them. The Russian air force has been using long-range precision glide-bombs to target the Ukrainian forces, causing significant damage to the area. Ukrainian troops fear these bombs, which have been described as one of their biggest fears. The Ukrainian air force is working to protect the bridgehead, but reinforcements are needed to ensure the marines' success.

via Forbes|

#conflictdefense #dnipro-river #glide-bombs

conflictwar2 years ago•4 min saved

"ATACMS Missiles Deliver Devastating Blow to Russian Air Force in Ukraine"

The Russian Air Force has suffered one of its worst weeks of the entire war, with estimates suggesting it may be the worst so far. During the first week of the war, the Russian air force lost at least six combat jets, two cargo jets carrying troops, and eight helicopters. Recent reports indicate that the Russian Air Force has suffered severe losses during the week of October 14-20, 2023, including the destruction of at least 20 military helicopters. Russian ground forces have also launched new armored assaults, while Ukrainian sources report the shootdown of five Su-25 ground support jets. The actual number of aircraft lost by the Russian Air Force remains uncertain, but it is believed to be at least 14, and possibly as high as 25.

via Kyiv Post|

#atacms-missiles #conflictwar #losses

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Watch: MiG-31 Foxhound's Final Moments Caught on Film.

A video posted on Telegram shows a Russian Air Force MiG-31 "Foxhound" trailing fire before crashing, reportedly before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The video appears to have been filmed by the MiG-31's wingman and shows the two-man crew ejecting before the plane crashes into a hill and explodes. This is one of several MiG-31 crashes in recent years, with the cause of the crash believed to be onboard engine fires.

via The War Zone|

#crash #fire #foxhound

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Watch: MiG-31 Foxhound's Final Moments Caught on Film.

A video posted on Telegram shows a Russian Air Force MiG-31 "Foxhound" trailing fire before crashing, with its wingman filming the entire crash sequence. The two-man crew ejected before the stricken interceptor took its final dive into a hill below and a billowing big fireball. This is one of several MiG-31 crashes in both Russian and Kazakh service in recent years, and some of the MiG-31 fleet has been modified to carry Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles and have seen extensive use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|

#ejection #fire-crash #mig-31

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Watch: MiG-31 Foxhound's Final Moments Caught on Film.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ejection #fire-crash #mig-31

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Air Force Deploys Guided Bombs in Front-Line Zone.

The Russian Air Force is dropping dozens of winged, guided bombs in the front-line area every day, a new tactic that needs to be fought against. Ukraine needs Western multirole jet fighters to combat this threat and create an aviation coalition. On March 24, ten Russian Su-35 fighters launched 11 guided air bombs and one Kh-31P missile on Sumy Oblast, and on March 28, Russian armed forces dropped an air bomb on Bilopillia in Sumy Oblast.

via Yahoo News|

#aviation-coalition #guided-bombs #military