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To: Nachum
Doomsday plane?


Yeah sure. The TU-214 made by Tupolev looks wewy scarvey!

8 posted on 04/25/2014 1:23:58 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

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.


13 posted on 04/25/2014 1:28:22 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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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.


16 posted on 04/25/2014 1:30:22 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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