[Timber Rattler]

Jake here is pretty ignorant about his subject matter. The SU-24s are pure medium bombers like the F-111s, whereas the F-16s are air superiority fighters. Two entirely different roles, so there can be no match between them. However, wait until the SU-27s and SU-30s start escorting the bombers and the F-16s might have a real fight.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

I am listening to some interesting CBS spinning of the situation. The Obama controlled media is working hard for him. I think they can’t save him from this mess. Hopefully he doesn’t take us all down with him.

[Thibodeaux]

the Russian escort fighters will be of no use when the bombers stay in Syria

The hubris of the Russian commanders got their plane shot down and a helicopter destroyed and several troops dead. They will be more circumspect in the future

The incident was embarrassing for the commanders

[PapaBear3625]

Jake here is pretty ignorant about his subject matter. The SU-24s are pure medium bombers like the F-111s, whereas the F-16s are air superiority fighters. Two entirely different roles, so there can be no match between them. However, wait until the SU-27s and SU-30s start escorting the bombers and the F-16s might have a real fight.

I would not be surprised if, after this point, the Russians started doing escorts, just waiting for an opportunity to pop any Turkish plane which strays even a millimeter into Syria.

[redgolum]

It is like an A10 going against the SU30. Result is a shot down A10.

Doesn’t make the Warthog a bad aircraft, it was never meant to fight other fighters.