Russian military intervention and aid to Syria #11

KoTeMoRe wrote:Those are fulcrums.

calm wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

calm wrote:^
Aug 4
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Exclusive: #Russia deployed few numbers of Mig-29SMT in Khmemeim AB #Syria
https://twitter.com/WaelHussaini/status/907719263775068161

Not according to this guy, but if that is a Mig-29SMT taking off in Franco's clip it has to be!

Billy Andrews @lotchiksnayper 3h3 hours ago

thats a picture from Astrakhan AFB in the Caucasus

From

https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/907661544066088962

Pick your sources. You can see S400 in background. And yes it's Latakia.



on video

Cyberspec wrote:#Russia|n soldiers in #Syria. Most prob. #spetsnaz #GRU.Note typical GRU early AKMS (w/out muzzle break)-most likely PBS-1 suppressor config
https://twitter.com/Russian_Defence/status/907784571059662850


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HUNTER VZLA wrote:

calm wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

calm wrote:^
Aug 4
More
Exclusive: #Russia deployed few numbers of Mig-29SMT in Khmemeim AB #Syria
https://twitter.com/WaelHussaini/status/907719263775068161

Not according to this guy, but if that is a Mig-29SMT taking off in Franco's clip it has to be!

Billy Andrews @lotchiksnayper 3h3 hours ago

thats a picture from Astrakhan AFB in the Caucasus

From

https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/907661544066088962

Pick your sources. You can see S400 in background. And yes it's Latakia.



on video

more about the Mig-29SMT in Syria


https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/907711353128964097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmundo.sputniknews.com%2Forientemedio%2F201709131072321948-mig-29-hmeymim-siria-ofensiva-aerea%2F


https://mundo.sputniknews.com/orientemedio/201709131072321948-mig-29-hmeymim-siria-ofensiva-aerea/

miketheterrible wrote:One problem is, all these jets are just dropping bombs, be it guided or unguided in a very accurate form.  What we do not have though, is their air combat live examples.  In this regard, the aircrafts job is also air to air engagements, and that is probably the most important function since it wouldn't make sense to have two, four or more aircraft all doing the same thing, dumping bombs to the ground.  We need examples of its capabilities in air to air combat for these jets to become "popular sells" to foreign entities.  Su-35S is still unproven but rather known due to its ridiculously powerful radar and its integrated sensor systems.  Su-30SM is great due to having a rather powerful radar (not as powerful though as Su-35S') but with great air to ground capabilities.

What can MiG-29SMT provide that is different?  Rather, nothing different than Su-30SM could, but rather being less capable in terms of overall performance than to the Su-30SM.  Rather, MiG-29M/M2 or even MiG-35 would have been far better when trying to showcase.

I imagine the MiG-29SMT's will be used more specifically towards the forward forces as there are rumors of a new airfield being built by Russia (currently rumors) and if that is the case, is more than likely much closer to Palmyra or Deir, so MiG-29SMT's could be ideal in both air to air protection and air to ground for cheaper operation and reduced range.  Although, how much cheaper is the MiG-29SMT compared to Su-30SM? Currently, probably quite a bit cause it is known that Su-30SM is more expensive than Su-35 (until all foreign components are replaced in further upgrades).

ATLASCUB wrote:

miketheterrible wrote:One problem is, all these jets are just dropping bombs, be it guided or unguided in a very accurate form.  What we do not have though, is their air combat live examples.  In this regard, the aircrafts job is also air to air engagements, and that is probably the most important function since it wouldn't make sense to have two, four or more aircraft all doing the same thing, dumping bombs to the ground.  We need examples of its capabilities in air to air combat for these jets to become "popular sells" to foreign entities.  Su-35S is still unproven but rather known due to its ridiculously powerful radar and its integrated sensor systems.  Su-30SM is great due to having a rather powerful radar (not as powerful though as Su-35S') but with great air to ground capabilities.

What can MiG-29SMT provide that is different?  Rather, nothing different than Su-30SM could, but rather being less capable in terms of overall performance than to the Su-30SM.  Rather, MiG-29M/M2 or even MiG-35 would have been far better when trying to showcase.

I imagine the MiG-29SMT's will be used more specifically towards the forward forces as there are rumors of a new airfield being built by Russia (currently rumors) and if that is the case, is more than likely much closer to Palmyra or Deir, so MiG-29SMT's could be ideal in both air to air protection and air to ground for cheaper operation and reduced range.  Although, how much cheaper is the MiG-29SMT compared to Su-30SM? Currently, probably quite a bit cause it is known that Su-30SM is more expensive than Su-35 (until all foreign components are replaced in further upgrades).

I wouldn't pit a 29SMT with what it might potentially challenge it there in air-to-air. Su-35S, Su-30SM is another story. I agree with your observation tho...very odd choice...maybe it's just the simple things the main reason it's there.

Big_Gazza wrote:2 Russian submarines fire cruise missiles from Mediterranean, hitting ISIS targets in Syria

https://www.rt.com/news/403307-2-russian-submarines-fire-cruise-missiles/

Two Russian submarines have fired Kalibr cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea, hitting Islamic State terrorist targets in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Seven Kalibr cruise missiles were launched Thursday from Russia’s Velikiy Novgorod and Kolpino submarines in the eastern Mediterranean, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Targets hit included “control centers, communication hubs, militant weapons and ammunition warehouses in ISIS-controlled areas in southeast Deir ez-Zor,” the ministry said in a statement.

The missiles hit all the planned targets, which were within a range of 500 to 670 kilometers, the ministry added.
Russia is assisting the Syrian military to liberate the country’s territory from IS terrorists.

Advanced Kilo Pr 636.3 class subs again proving how very effective they can be!

Big_Gazza wrote:2 Russian submarines fire cruise missiles from Mediterranean, hitting ISIS targets in Syria

https://www.rt.com/news/403307-2-russian-submarines-fire-cruise-missiles/

Two Russian submarines have fired Kalibr cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea, hitting Islamic State terrorist targets in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Seven Kalibr cruise missiles were launched Thursday from Russia’s Velikiy Novgorod and Kolpino submarines in the eastern Mediterranean, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Targets hit included “control centers, communication hubs, militant weapons and ammunition warehouses in ISIS-controlled areas in southeast Deir ez-Zor,” the ministry said in a statement.

The missiles hit all the planned targets, which were within a range of 500 to 670 kilometers, the ministry added.
Russia is assisting the Syrian military to liberate the country’s territory from IS terrorists.

Advanced Kilo Pr 636.3 class subs again proving how very effective they can be!

HUNTER VZLA wrote:A-50, Hmeymim Airbase,Syria.

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T-47 wrote:Finally an air force Fulcrum in Syria? @AMCXXL got any info?

PapaDragon wrote:

0:10, is that a dog chasing an airplane? Hahahaha  

Damn, I know dogs chase cars sometimes but this pooch in next level hardcore!!!

Maybe he is going after the gig in the space programe? After all he is standing on the shoulders of giants.    

calm wrote:@JohninMK
Please post link to tweet next time.

JohninMK wrote:Video of what I assume is a couple of the Kalibr hits yesterday. If they were aiming for the buildings both missed but did big damage..

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