Yes, Ukraine Could Shoot Down Russia's Bombers. It Wouldn't Be Easy.
An S-200 battery would need to be well forward of a Tu-22M3’s target city—as in, hundreds of miles—in order to get a clean shot at the bomber.
Source: forbes.com
Page 2 - Tu 22 News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
Stay updated with breaking news from Tu 22. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Top News In Tu 22 Today - Breaking & Trending Today
Ukraine's Air Force comments on footage of Su-17 flying 'over Ukraine'
Video footage depicting a Su-17 fighter jet flying over a man in military uniform sparked widespread discussions online. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Yuriy Ihnat, has denied any knowledge of the aircraft being in service on national television on Nov. 13.
Source: yahoo.com
Poland Is Buying South Korean Jets to Replace Aging Soviet Fighters
A $14.5 billion deal with South Korea will help Poland replace its Soviet-era jets, which "are obsolete already," Poland's defense minister says.
Source: businessinsider.com
Why Russia's Su-27 Fighter Is Still a Gamechanger
Like many interesting Soviet tanks, aircraft, and weapons designs, steady incremental improvements to the initial airplane have greatly extended its service life.
Source: nationalinterest.org
Russia's Air Force Is Joining Military Forces Massing Around Ukraine
Russian military aircraft appear to be joining the ground troops around Ukraine, with dozens of warplanes shifting west in recent weeks.
Source: businessinsider.com