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To: Timber Rattler

Jet engines and airframes require constant maintenance. Constant use requires more maintenance.

The more advanced they are, the more stuff breaks down, the more maintenance they require.

That is both time consuming and costly..................


3 posted on 09/28/2023 6:44:22 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Correct. Modern Russian military aircraft are known for relatively limited service life. In contrast, US and NATO military aircraft have much longer service lives and are intensely maintained and flown frequently, even in peacetime.


14 posted on 09/28/2023 6:54:51 AM PDT by Rockingham
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To: Red Badger

I suspect Russia also has the ability to build NEW airplanes


30 posted on 09/28/2023 7:24:44 AM PDT by PGR88
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