russian jet bomber
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russian jet bomber
the jet twice flew about 2,000 feet over the deck of the USS Nimitz, HOLY COW! looks like the ruskies are back in business. buzzing a uss carrier is pretty balsy, especially with hornets flying around the nest.
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Not sure that the Russian bombers are jets.
I think they are the turbo-prop planes that they have used for many, many years.
On the other side of this coin, we too, have made passes at other country's ships, in the past.
(Just one way to say, "Hi there! Remember us?")
It is my understanding that Mr. Putin is not too happy that we (U.S.) are making plans to put up a defensive missle system in Europe.
As was said on another forum, across the street -
Welcome back to the bad old days.
I think they are the turbo-prop planes that they have used for many, many years.
On the other side of this coin, we too, have made passes at other country's ships, in the past.
(Just one way to say, "Hi there! Remember us?")
It is my understanding that Mr. Putin is not too happy that we (U.S.) are making plans to put up a defensive missle system in Europe.
As was said on another forum, across the street -
Welcome back to the bad old days.
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RTA, check the photo of the F/A 18 Escorting the prop plane.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...=1766&ito=1490
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...=1766&ito=1490
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The Tupolev-95 (Russian Bear) is a formidable machine. Don't let the fact that it's prop driven and an old design fool you. They work REAL well and Russia still flies lots of 'em. We got up close and personal with one back in the day in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Russians harass and provoke. They like it. If you ever see one of these over your town, go hide.
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pukin putin has always had a problem, and the fact hat his neighboring country is allowing us to put it there, makes it priceless........i hope he sleeps well watching some real technology go to work.
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Originally Posted by Keepin It Real
The Tupolev-95 (Russian Bear) is a formidable machine. Don't let the fact that it's prop driven and an old design fool you. They work REAL well and Russia still flies lots of 'em. We got up close and personal with one back in the day in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Russians harass and provoke. They like it. If you ever see one of these over your town, go hide.
On the show, the Tu-95 'Bear' was shown, and it IS a formidable piece of machinery!!
Incredible machine. It's fast. Has long range capability. . . and packs a punch!
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I can only imagine what a relief it would be to hear one of those coming to CYA if you were pinned down.
Just an amazing amount of firepower!
Yet another piece of hardware (system) that's still proving it's mettle.
Just an amazing amount of firepower!
Yet another piece of hardware (system) that's still proving it's mettle.
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Originally Posted by freirefishing
pukin putin has always had a problem, and the fact hat his neighboring country is allowing us to put it there, makes it priceless........i hope he sleeps well watching some real technology go to work.
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Originally Posted by xlt4me
I hope he sleeps better than JFK did when faced with a similar situation.
in the 30 years that i have breathed air, out of those 15 i have learned that, most things dont change. and the views on how countries percieve each other, hasnt changed much either, doesnt matter how much peace was achieved in between.
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Looks like the "Cold War" never really ended, but could be heating up a bit.
Now that Russia is making tons of money from their sale of oil, their military is
getting a face lift.
Remember, Putin was ex KGB, so he has that KGB mentality.
Now that Russia is making tons of money from their sale of oil, their military is
getting a face lift.
Remember, Putin was ex KGB, so he has that KGB mentality.