Thumpalumpacus
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I'd read that one was reportedly destroyed, but haven't seen confirmation. I don't doubt that they're regarded as high-value targets and that we'll be reading of their losses soon enough.
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I'd read that one was reportedly destroyed, but haven't seen confirmation. I don't doubt that they're regarded as high-value targets and that we'll be reading of their losses soon enough.
Glider
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I am reading that the British and German air forces are in the process of retiring their tranch 1 Typhoons. I am confident that the Ukraine would welcome these with open arms and whilst they are not as capable as the tranch 2 and 3 aircraft, I would back them against any Mig 29 or Su30.
I think the total is about 70 aircraft which would make quite a difference
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
However, how much hell did that HIMARS wreak on the Orcs during it's operation - that is the value-packed question.
RogerdeLluria
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Russia claims 2, Ukraine denies.
Ukraine's general staff rejected Russia's account later on Wednesday. In a post on Twitter, it said the claims were "fake" and that it was using the US-supplied HIMARS to inflict "devastating blows" on Russian forces.
Russia claims advanced US rocket launchers destroyed in Ukraine
Russia claims it also destroyed two ammunition depots storing rockets for the HIMARS near a village south of Kramatorsk.
RogerdeLluria
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"in the process of retiring" may be a lot of time, even several years
Sweden donates Gripen fighters to Ukraine, but not until 2027
Stockholm could agree to Prague providing 14 JAS 39 fighters to Kyiv free of charge [12 units of the single-seat JAS 39C and two units of the two-seat JAS 39D].
bulgarianmilitary.com
Specially if you have to cover your neighbor
BREAKING: Slovakia donates its MiG-29 Fulcrum to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced today that he will donate 12 MiG-29 fighters and 30 T-72 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://twitter.c
www.aviacionline.com
well - what Polish MiGs? - what you think how it happen that UAF is still flying with this type????
ThomasP
Senior Master Sergeant
Some info re the Mig-29s held by the US.
In October 1997 the US bought 21x Mig-29 airframes (most were at the time the latest Block 9-13) from Moldova. apparently, most of the airframes were not in flyable condition at the time of the sale. Subsequently, the US kept 2x of the airframes in service for training purposes - kept in service partly by cannibalizing the other airframes.
These airframes are the source of the spare parts acquired in April by Ukraine.
In October 1997 the US bought 21x Mig-29 airframes (most were at the time the latest Block 9-13) from Moldova. apparently, most of the airframes were not in flyable condition at the time of the sale. Subsequently, the US kept 2x of the airframes in service for training purposes - kept in service partly by cannibalizing the other airframes.
These airframes are the source of the spare parts acquired in April by Ukraine.
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ThomasP
Senior Master Sergeant
re planning for US/NATO supplying replacements for the Ukrainian Air Force Mig-29, Su-27, etc
Talks are ongoing. For a couple of interesting aspects, from public sources:
"Bond between Americans and Ukrainian forces they trained remains strong as war grinds on"
and
"'Grey Wolf Team': How a USAF Task Force Works To Keep Ukraine's Pilots Fighting"
Note: The first joint exercise between the Ukraine Air Force and USAF/Air National Guard (and Poland
) took place in 2011. Since 2014 there has been a regular exchange of personnel for liaison and training purposes.
Talks are ongoing. For a couple of interesting aspects, from public sources:
"Bond between Americans and Ukrainian forces they trained remains strong as war grinds on"
and
"'Grey Wolf Team': How a USAF Task Force Works To Keep Ukraine's Pilots Fighting"
Note: The first joint exercise between the Ukraine Air Force and USAF/Air National Guard (and Poland
) took place in 2011. Since 2014 there has been a regular exchange of personnel for liaison and training purposes.Admiral Beez
Major
I'm no grammarian, but what?
sorry my english is far from perfection - in short words all MiG29 left in Poland are only this ones owned by museums and i think this information should terminate further comments in this topic
I'd ignore any Kremlin's claims until there is a clear video.Russia claims 2, Ukraine denies.
Ukraine's general staff rejected Russia's account later on Wednesday. In a post on Twitter, it said the claims were "fake" and that it was using the US-supplied HIMARS to inflict "devastating blows" on Russian forces.
Russia claims advanced US rocket launchers destroyed in Ukraine
Russia claims it also destroyed two ammunition depots storing rockets for the HIMARS near a village south of Kramatorsk.www.aljazeera.com
By they way, I like those statements about "foreign mercenaries" .Their missile operators can not distinguish between the warehouse and the shopping mall but they "sense" the nationality...
Snautzer01
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Because a guy on internet said so??
Admiral Beez
Major
I agree. I doubt the Ukrainians and their well informed US/NATO advisors would consolidate their advanced weaponry into known locations.
Admiral Beez
Major
So, you're suggesting the MiG-29s Poland had intended to give to Ukraine in March 2022 have since been transferred to the UAF? If so, that's good, and I don't understand the need for worry about upsetting Russia Polish relations. Providing thirty year old, old tech fighters is not a big issue when NATO is providing MRLS that can put a missile through a General's kitchen window at 80 km.
The Slovaks don't seem to be so shy about donating their MiG-29s.
BREAKING: Slovakia donates its MiG-29 Fulcrum to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced today that he will donate 12 MiG-29 fighters and 30 T-72 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://twitter.c
www.aviacionline.com
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Thumpalumpacus
Major
Right. We all understand that losses in wartime happen. It's what you do with it before then that matters.
No - because my friends from Minsk Mazowiecki and Malbork airbases have no airplanes to clock flying hours since 5 weeks.... except this ones who has been transferred to F-16 equipped bases.
yep - this is pretty much what i'm suggestingSo, you're suggesting the MiG-29s Poland had intended to give to Ukraine in March 2022 have since been transferred to the UAF? If so, that's good, and I don't understand the need for worry about upsetting Russia Polish relations. Providing thirty year old, old tech fighters is not a big issue when NATO is providing MRLS that can put a missile through a General's kitchen window at 80 km.
The Slovaks don't seem to be so shy about donating their MiG-29s.
BREAKING: Slovakia donates its MiG-29 Fulcrum to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced today that he will donate 12 MiG-29 fighters and 30 T-72 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://twitter.c
Admiral Beez
Major
I still feel that UAF's colour scheme is one of the best. Does any other country incorporate their national symbol into the camo?
