Looks like new targets appear every day.
S300?
5.56mm
ping
Syria claims it hit the F-16 with an SA-5, a claim that is almost laughable. The SA-5 “Gammon,” is a long-range SAM designed to engage large, non-maneuvering stand-off platforms like tankers, AWACS, Compass Call and various intel collection aircraft. It has virtually no capability against maneuvering, fighter-sized targets.
A better candidate for the engagement is the SA-17 “Grizzly,” which has been in the Syrian inventory for several years. A medium-range system, the Grizzly is basically an upgraded SA-11. Very effective against a variety of aerial targets, as demonstrated in the Russia-Georgia dust-up about 10 years ago.
The F-16 lost its tail over Syria, suggesting the engagement occurred in hostile airspace. The crew—as you’d expect—headed south to safety. By the time the F-16 entered Israeli airspace, it was probably falling apart and no longer capable of controlled flight. So, the crew punched out.
No indication S-300 was involved in today’s shootdown. Russia has avoided engaging US and Israeli aircraft over Syria, because getting your expensive SAM system blown up is bad for foreign military sales.