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I like the crosshairs by the fuel filler cap.Russia deploys new air defense systems to Ukraine
Some of the Tigr all-terrain infantry mobility vehicles Russia sent to Ukraine have been spotted on the battlefield sporting a Gibka-S missile turret on top of the armored car. The Gibka-S is an air defense missile turret derived from the maritime 3M-47 "Gibka" complex, designed to accommodate...defence-blog.com
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In other words, any air supportKHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Friday that Kyiv needed more military aircraft for its war effort, such as U.S. A-10 attack jets to support infantry and planes that could fire long-range cruise missiles.
Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke to Reuters in an exclusive interview at an undisclosed location in the northeastern region of Kharkiv that borders western Russia.
"I would talk about A-10s as an option if they'll be given to us ... this is not a new machine, but a reliable one that has proven itself in many wars, and which has a wide array of weapons for destroying land targets to help the infantry," said the 58-year-old, wearing combat fatigues.
The A-10 Thunderbolt is a subsonic attack aircraft produced in the United States that has been in service since the 1970s.
Syrskyi's call for more aircraft comes as a major new U.S. package of military aid for Kyiv has been held up by infighting among lawmakers.
Syrskyi said the A-10 would provide crucial support for ground forces as they attempt to seize the initiative against a well-resourced enemy.
"It is for destroying land-based targets: tanks, artillery ... everything that counters the infantry," he said.
Sirskyi added that attack helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache and AH-1 Super Cobra, as well as the UH-60 Black Hawk, could also play an important role.
Do you think the USAF would be willing to part with their A-10's?KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Friday that Kyiv needed more military aircraft for its war effort, such as U.S. A-10 attack jets to support infantry and planes that could fire long-range cruise missiles.
Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke to Reuters in an exclusive interview at an undisclosed location in the northeastern region of Kharkiv that borders western Russia.
"I would talk about A-10s as an option if they'll be given to us ... this is not a new machine, but a reliable one that has proven itself in many wars, and which has a wide array of weapons for destroying land targets to help the infantry," said the 58-year-old, wearing combat fatigues.
The A-10 Thunderbolt is a subsonic attack aircraft produced in the United States that has been in service since the 1970s.
Syrskyi's call for more aircraft comes as a major new U.S. package of military aid for Kyiv has been held up by infighting among lawmakers.
Syrskyi said the A-10 would provide crucial support for ground forces as they attempt to seize the initiative against a well-resourced enemy.
"It is for destroying land-based targets: tanks, artillery ... everything that counters the infantry," he said.
Sirskyi added that attack helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache and AH-1 Super Cobra, as well as the UH-60 Black Hawk, could also play an important role.
In a heartbeat. They have been trying to offload these 40 - 50yr old jets for ages.Do you think the USAF would be willing to part with their A-10's?
A nice bitch slap to the face
Crash and burn.In a heartbeat. They have been trying to offload these 40 - 50yr old jets for ages.
Do you think the USAF would be willing to part with their A-10's?
That certainly is!
Wow. Did he play Croquet ?Did Howdy Doody have wooden balls?
The F-16 went into service 45 years ago.In a heartbeat. They have been trying to offload these 40 - 50yr old jets for ages.