Posted on 05/17/2023 5:54:28 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
F-16 warplanes have no specific capability beyond the aircraft that made up Ukraine’s original air force ...
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Yep. They both have wings, tail rudders, and jet engines. Other than that, they are completely different.
In addition to the big 3, F-16s can:
launch HARMs against a specific target.
change JDAM targets while airborne.
get target coordinates via data-link.
carry and employ SDBs.
HARPOONs will force the RU subs to launch their cruise missiles from a much greater distance, further decreasing their accuracy.
“@Speedy You attacked the messenger to deflect from his messenge obviously because you couldn’t refute it.
Wow, all those who use logical fallacies, diversionary tactics, etc, must be proud of you.
Prove me wrong and refute what he said if you can.
Get to it...”
Refuted it. So go drink some more vodka and crawl back into your hole.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4124354/posts
Kazan is the name of a city in RuZZia.
Is that where you live?
Russia detains three hypersonic rocket scientists as Kremlin is left reeling over claims ‘dagger’ missiles were shot down by Ukraine’s Patriot defence system
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4153892/posts
by Timber Rattler
Hilarious.
Saw that earlier. Interesting. I guess the didn’t live in a high rise.
“Russia detains three hypersonic rocket scientists “
Purifying RuZZian society.
“New: Damage to a Patriot air defense system following a Russian missile attack near Kyiv is minimal, three US officials tell CNN. US sent inspectors to examine the system on Tuesday - and system itself remains functional, the officials said.”
https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1658828384602865667
“The damage to a Patriot air defense system following a Russian missile attack near Kyiv on Tuesday morning is minimal, three US officials tell CNN, with one official describing it as “minor” damage.
The US sent inspectors to examine the system on Tuesday after being told by Ukrainian forces that the system appeared to have been damaged, one official said.
The system itself is still operational, the officials said, and the radar component of the Patriot, one of its most important elements, was not damaged. US officials do not believe the Patriot will need to be removed from the battlefield for repairs.”
“#BREAKING Russia says economy contracts 1.9% in first quarter”
https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1658867809504329733
@visegrad24 10h
These countries are ready to train Ukrainian pilots:
Great Britain
Netherlands
France
Belgium
These countries have announced they are ready to send F-16 planes to Ukraine if an international fighter jet coalition is formed:
Poland
Denmark
Netherlands
“Russia says economy contracts 1.9% in first quarter”
Send more Artillery!
Trolls are getting more and more panicked.
As I stated earlier, most likely the damage was caused by falling debris.
IMHO, the biggest concern right now is russian target intel.
Target intel was most likely provided by satellites...ELINT for the radar and photos for the radar, launchers, and support vans.
There are decoys and radar spoofers available...these should be shipped to Ukraine ASAP.
We are hearing a lot about Storm Shadow, JDAM-ER, Artillery barrages, & HIMARs rockets...all in preparation for the counter-attack.
I wonder why there is nothing about GLSDBs.
My guess is UKF are saving them for the kick-off.
“I wonder why there is nothing about GLSDBs? My guess is UKF are saving them for the kick-off.”
I have been anticipating them as well. They seem to have the potential to hit the battlefield in significant numbers, which could produce some shock effect. I would think that they would be no later than D-Day in the plan, for the main assault. Maybe keep them awake a few nights before.
“JDAM-ER, Artillery barrages, & HIMARs... GLSDBs.” (& Storm Shadows)
Ben Hodges @general_ben May 16
Precision defeats mass. Russian massed infantry and artillery is their only advantage. Precision will destroy hq’s, ammunition and transport, thus neutralizing their only advantage.
@DarthPutinKGB 20h
Day 448 of my 3 day war. 200,000 casualties isn’t a defeat if I’m prepared to lose 500,000.
I remain a master strategist.
@NOELreports 4h
There is a lot of Russian aviation activity so an attack this night is possible.
“The damage to the Patriot system was so limited that it has now been fixed, official says.”
https://twitter.com/idreesali114/status/1658986422307635204
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