Yeah sure. The TU-214 made by Tupolev looks wewy scarvey!
Yeah sure. The TU-214 made by Tupolev looks wewy scarvey!
Russia’s version of the Looking Glass Airborne Command Post.
Two flying now, with another 4 on order. China is supposedly getting some, as well, with their own electronic suite.
Like I’ve said many times, the perception in the west is that this is still Soviet Russia’s military.
It isn’t, and Putin has spent a BUNCH of oil money on upgrades that are just now coming on line, like this, drones, and next-gen fighters.
Rumor mill says that one of these is supposed to make an appearance at Farnsboro.
I’m still working on getting there, but if I do, it’s just been added to my list of must-have pics.