Long-range Bombers Flying from Russia Destroy ‘Major’ ISIS Camp in central Syria

RT ^ | June 12, 2016 | RT

[marvel5]

Six Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bombers have delivered massive airstrikes against a major Islamic State camp and ammunition depots in Syria, Russia’s Defense Ministry says. The aircraft flew from Russia and returned home after the operation.

The bombers, based at one of Russian’s southern air bases, took off on Tuesday morning, passed through Iranian and Iraqi airspace and delivered concentrated high-explosive ammunition airstrikes on terrorist targets east of the towns of Palmyra and As Sukhnah, and the village of Arak.

All aircraft have successfully returned to home base, the ministry said in a statement.

[Tucker39]

I have noticed over the years that there’s something in the Russian soul that in many things they make, they seem to go beyond what’s necessary and give it a finishing touch that lends an artistic flair and a touch of beauty. This plane is a fine example.

The Russian space shuttle, which was a shameless copy of ours, and was barely used at all, had that same exotic flair, similar to the Tupolev.

When they built their crappy, schlocky apartment buildings, and klutzy looking automobiles, they somehow lost that exotic touch, however.

[UCANSEE2]

2 × 23 mm GSh-23 cannon in remotely controlled tail turret

[Farmer Dean]

Well,that should discourage tailgaters.

[Company Man]

But then, ISIS is Hillary and Obama’s mess creation.

FIFY

[Kozy]

Yes it appears to be a rear armament system.

It is a beautiful plane. Russian design always have had a certain beauty about their designs.

[tet68]

Radar controlled probably.

[Lower Deck]

The Russians are getting a lot of practical experience applying their current weapon systems that should enhance design and development of their next ones.

They can't afford the next ones.

[beethovenfan]

Known also as the B-oneskt.

[Dr. Ursus]

Ahmed,I’ve been hearing this humming sounds for hours!

[clearcarbon]

"A warm-up to “The Big Show.”"

Sure ooks like it.

[yarddog]

I can remember when B-52s had rear guns. I think they must have removed them during the 60s.

[exDemMom]

FIFY

Okay, then. Thanks!

[Mariner]

Back in the olden days when I went to sea on warships in the Pacific, our greatest fear was the Backfire.

Skimming the waves at 600kts it was nearly impossible to pick up and Phalanx wasn't perfect back then.

These birds are big and fast, with 1/2 the payload of a B-52.

And they can fly LOW like the B-1B.

If you don't have excellent air cover, you're a target and likely dead.

Menacing.

[Recon Dad]

How many “smart bombs” do you think they used?

[faithhopecharity]

Ka-Boom!

[elpadre]

I wonder if is one of the ISIS installations armed by Obama??

[elpadre]

I wonder if is one of the ISIS installations armed by Obama??

[elpadre]

I wonder if is one of the ISIS installations armed by Obama??

[elpadre]

I wonder if is one of the ISIS installations armed by Obama??

[StormEye]

"I can remember when B-52s had rear guns. I think they must have removed them during the 60s."

I worked on B-52s in the mid seventies.
The latest models, G & H, had a tail gun that was
remotely controlled by the gunner whose position was next to
EW officer on the flight deck. It used some sort of radar
to aim the gun. The gunner was an enlisted guy usually
at least a Staff Sargent in rank.