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To: Travis McGee
Comparing this map with Google Maps for scale the Russian jet flew across a section of Turkish airspace about a mile wide. Assuming two passes at 300 miles an hour that means that they were over Turkish airspace for about 24 seconds- and 300 MPH is slow for an attack jet with a top speed of over 800 knots.

Something about the Turkish story just doesn't add up, like who's airspace was the Falcon in when he engaged the Fencer? Were the Turks flying top cover for the Turkmen rebels?

Maybe some former Air Force guys can weigh in on how long it takes to line up on a target, get tone on a sidewinder and shoot. Looks like this had to go down pretty quick.

57 posted on 11/24/2015 5:27:32 AM PST by InABunkerUnderSF (Gold, Platinum, Silver and Lead. Not necessarily in that order...)
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To: InABunkerUnderSF

Its like a speed trap, they set up and wait for them to cross the line.


60 posted on 11/24/2015 5:29:56 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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