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I expect the ex-Soviet helos provided to Ukraine by NATO, including eleven Mi-17s from the USA were some of the best maintained and condition on the planet. It would have been interesting to hear from the USAF logisticians and mechanics that had to support and maintain these helicopters on how they compared to US-origin helos.My Uncle Bruce (USAF), who was stationed in Turkey back in the late 80's, had mentioned some of the Soviet helos and fixed wing that he saw up close were "absolute sh*t" in his words.
I would think the MANPADS-heavy AFU would be hunting such attack helos? Where are the Gepards and mobile air defence?The helos seems to be out in force (at least more than before):
Ukraine's Armor Appears To Have A Russian Attack Helicopter Problem
Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters' presence at the front highlights the need for highly mobile and survivable short-range air defenses.www.thedrive.com
I would think the MANPADS-heavy AFU would be hunting such attack helos? Where are the Gepards and mobile air defence?
The article above suggests the Russian attack helos are taking a toll on Ukrainian armour due to a lack of air defence.And the piss poor way the Russians are using their helicopters makes them an easy target for Manpads.
The article above suggests the Russian attack helos are taking a toll on Ukrainian armour due to a lack of air defence.
I guess that, being of Soviet origin, Ukrainian airplanes face similar issues. With the inconvenient that they cannot order replacement engines or other spares to Russia.The question of ongoing maintenance becomes a large issue here. As pointed out, the build quality in the first place isn't the same standard as NATO
users would expect.
Given that, what is the lifetime of engines etc with the sorties already being flown as per Jabberwocky ? How reliable is the ability to replace or
repair the worn out / failed systems which must occur during use in normal flight, let alone combat ? In other words, how much of the Russian
force is being grounded each week / month just by being flown and how much can be refurbished to go back up ?
No idea of the quality of parts or actual build. Others here probably know.
Good point which may mean externally supplied aircraft may tip the scales.I guess that, being of Soviet origin, Ukrainian airplanes face similar issues. With the inconvenient that they cannot order replacement engines or other spares to Russia.
I bet that is the real motivation to switch to western airplanes. Sooner or later Ukraine Migs and Sukhois will be grounded due to lack of spares.
I'd support Canada sending another eight or more Leopard 2s. We don't need them.
For turning up ?The ministry said this was part of a wider reward scheme under which more than 10,000 Russian servicemen had received individual bonuses since the start of the war nearly 16 months ago.
For turning up ?
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