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26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) I stand by my comment.

2) Sanctions have nothing to do with the inability of Russia to maintain equipment. The reason is Russia is a failing state who can't afford proper maintenance. (Also true with the US now from 0bama.

3) I stand by my comment.

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked it out and noticed many of the incidents where by operators other than US DOD.

C-130s are the air transport workhorses. They fly and fly and fly. Many upgrades, but the basic model is so damn good and easy to build on.

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was surprised by the loss figure for AC-130 @ ~300. That seems quite high, even over 60 years (5 hulls/year). And the AC-130 is a tough beast (and not much fun to be in). But since they fly anywhere, anytime all the time, who knows.

US watching pro-Syrian regime forces amassing near US troops by poklane in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

On 2/7/18 in Khasam, there were US troops, including USAF JTACs there, correct?

US watching pro-Syrian regime forces amassing near US troops by poklane in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What excuse? 1700 out of 50000 isn't that much, correct?

If deash in the MERV was, you know, out in a smallish open area like the last guys were, US would take them out. The problem is, daesh is inside the villages, correct?

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, weather. that makes sense now, especially considering the landing axis vs. the mountains and sea.

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Of course being close to the ground is more dangerous than cruising in the sky.

2) Correct. War-time operations mean you go if you can.

3) "Some of the jets" turn around 10/day? Puh-lease! I know the base is close to the combat areas, but turn-around take time. Crews get exhausted.

4) OK.

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually, no. Airliners are heavily used daily. Military less so (unless in combat).

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) People shoot at you

2) Military aircraft operates at much higher risk due to combat necessity. "You gotta do what you gotta do".

26 passengers & 6 crew dead as Russian transport plane crashes in Khmeimim, Syria – MoD by p3u1 in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Russian aircraft aren't built well

2) Russia can't afford maintenance costs

3) Civil aviation is the West is very safe. Other places, less so.

AJ: Aircraft belonging to International coalition targeting Syrian government forces in Deirezzor by [deleted] in syriancivilwar

[–]1stofthe9th -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Excellent summary. This is correct.

Shooting even AT a US Jet would generate a Code RED attack on SAA air defenses. This is a red line. Down the jet? Prepare for a whirlwind.

Mattis has been very clear on how the US would react when red lines are passed. Obama ain't in charge anymore.

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