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Those Ukranians were not cowed by the invaders.
I'm bullish about their ability to hold these positions. I'd be udder-ly amazed to see the Russian Rabble advance here.......They need to beef up their defences.
You are of course correct in saying that the EC-130 has considerably more power, but it cannot fly all the time and be in the air every time Ukraine fighters have to fly. There are many reports of Ukraine fighters flying four or more missions a day and of course over any part of the country.The output power (ERP= Effective Radiated Power) of an EC-130 is enormous. Moreover it carries a large amount of SIGINT/ELINT equipment and trained operators as a payload. An F-16 has some ECM, but TOGETHER with EC-130 support and a coordinated attack with A-10s, this would be devastating to armor.
They'll probably take Iran's money and keep the aircraft.I notice that Iran have ordered some Su35 combat aircraft. Knowing how difficult it is for Russia to replace equipment for the war in Ukraine. I would be interested to know what the delivery dates are on these
Japan has not yet sent weapons to Ukraine because its (post war) legislation forbids so, however ....
Japan weighs weapon exports to nations under invasion
Push comes as PM Kishida prepares to flex diplomatic muscle while hosting G-7 summitasia.nikkei.com
They need to beef up their defences.
I would assume that there would be more than one EC-130 in UkraineYou are of course correct in saying that the EC-130 has considerably more power, but it cannot fly all the time and be in the air every time Ukraine fighters have to fly. There are many reports of Ukraine fighters flying four or more missions a day and of course over any part of the country.
As for the A10. I am afraid that I am in the camp of those who believe that its place on the front line of an intense war such as Ukraine is over. Yes it can inflict serious damage, yes it can survive damage more than any combat aircraft flying, but yes, with the number of effectiveness of modern Stinger type missiles they will take hits.
Those hits will, assuming they get back to base, need significant repair and will be out of action for some time. The A10 would likely be a one or two shot weapon
Taking the points one at a timeI would assume that there would be more than one EC-130 in Ukraine. As far as infrared-guided missiles such as Stingers, the simple flare decoys have been effective for 70 years or so...
I would assume that there would be more than one EC-130 in Ukraine. As far as infrared-guided missiles such as Stingers, the simple flare decoys have been effective for 70 years or so...