Tag: Troubled Areas

Slovakia Retires MiG-29 Freeing Fulcrum Jets For Ukraine

No Comments
Slovakia Retires MiG-29 Freeing Fulcrum Jets For Ukraine
One of the last Slovak MiG-29s flying near the picture ship on Aug. 25, 2022.

(All pictures credit scores: Author/ The Aviationist)The MiG-29 Era in the Slovak Air Force has actually involved an end. We joined them air-to-air prior to they were retired. The goodbye of the MiG-29 Fulcrum, from the Slovak Air Force, was one of the most vital minute of the Slovakian International Air Fest 2022 (SIAF)that happened at Malacky flight terminal on August 27 and also 28, 2022. Slovakia, a NATO participant as well as Ukraine

‘s neighbor, runs a fleet of 12 MiG-29 competitor jets in the 1st Fighter Squadron. The appeal of a Sliac abdominal Mig-29AS coming from the 1st Fighter Squadron, on Aug. 27, 2022. The background of the 1 Fighter Squadron(1 SLt)of the Slovak Air Force goes back to October 1992, when Slovak pilots undertook a MiG-29 Fulcrum conversion program held at Zatec AFB in the previous Czechoslovak Federal Republic, which later on came to be made the base of 1 SLt at Sliač Air Base. The Fulcrums flew to Sliač Air Base in December 1992. Simply a couple of days later on, on Jan. 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia in harmony divided right into the Czech Republic as well as Slovakia, causing the dissolution of the Czechoslovak Army

and also the production of the Army of the Czech Republic as well as the Slovak Armed Forces. Another air-to-air photo of the Slovak Air Force MiG-29 Over the following 2 years the system classification transformed from 1st Fighter Squadron(1 Stíhacia Letka)to being relabelled in very early 1995 as 311 Stíhacia Letka(1st Squadron of the 31st Fighter Wing)as well as ultimately in October 2001 to 1st Stíhacia Letca of Stíhacie Letecke Krídlo(Fighter Wing). After greater than 30 years of solution, the aircrafts will certainly currently be based.”The competitors are still in Sliača. They will certainly safeguard our airspace till completion of August, on Aug. 27 and also 28 you will certainly see them at SIAF where they

will formally bid farewell,” Defense Minister Jaroslav Naď composed on Twitter. Fulcrum at high AOA Several have actually guessed in current months regarding whether to turn over the MiG-29s to Ukraine to ensure that it can easily safeguard itself when faced with the existing space it has with the getting into Russian pressures. As reported by The Aviationist, the MiG-29s are being made use of by the Ukrainian Air Force in different functions, consisting of the SEAD(Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses), many thanks to the combination of the AGM-88 HARM(High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile). This issue started in April when Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger stated his nation might send out MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, yet did not clarify. In very early July, Eduard Heger stated his nation can send its Soviet-made MiG-29 competitor jets as well as containers to Ukraine,

yet decreased to go over the information. Back check out on a Slovak Air Force MiG-29AS.

Throughout SIAF, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav informed press reporters that Bratislava continued to be prepared to send out the airplanes to adjoining Ukraine however no bargain had actually yet been gotten to, Reuters reported.”There is a political will, and also it makes good sense, to aid those that require assistance,”Nad stated.”The opportunity gets on the table, and also when there is a contract we will certainly educate you.”The Slovak Air Force got 14 F-16 Block 70/72 airplane as a substitute for its MiG-29 fleet in 2018 yet the Russian intrusion of Ukraine triggered logistical troubles with the upkeep of the airplane (which had actually been given by Russian professionals). The COVID-19 pandemic has actually created issues in the manufacturing of Slovak Vipers: in reality, the initial airplane that were intended to get here in the nation in 2022/23 are currently set up to be provided in the very first fifty percent of 2024. The assumption is that the F-16s Slovaks will certainly prepare to offer the nationwide QRA in 2025. Slovak MiG-29 in electronic camouflage system in 2019. To resolve the absence of boxer jets, the federal government of the Czech Republic authorized the”Slovak demand for assistance to shield Slovak airspace. The Czech Air Force will certainly secure its eastern neighbor’s airspace with the Polish Air Force, which authorized the air policing goal previously this year in”April. Air patrol over Slovakia will certainly begin in September as well as will certainly last till completion of 2023; nevertheless,”in instance of F-16 shipment problems”to Slovakia, the objective might be expanded up until”completion of 2024″”.” Breaking from the image ship. The arrangement in between the 3 countries was authorized last Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, by the Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad, his Czech equivalent Jana Cernochova as well as the Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.”The arrangement will certainly enter into result on September 1, when Slovakia’s MiG-29 boxer jets will certainly be based,”Defense Ministry spokesperson Martina Koval Kakascikova claimed. Hence, the period of Soviet Fulcrum airplane pertains to an end, where a total amount of 52 “pilots were educated,”flown concerning 20,246 hrs; for those that attended it, the SIAF 2022 air program was the last chance to see the Slovak Air”Force MiG-29 fly. On”Aug. 25 and also 26,”we have actually participated in air-to-air picture objectives set up by Ironbird digital photography”which permitted us to fire the last flying MiG-29s prior to they were retired. MiG-29 0921 roaring remove.

6124, 6627, 2123 and also 0921 at SIAF 2022
. 0921 touchdown About Jorge Ruivo”Jorge Ruivo is a”independent reporter based in Marinha Grande, Portugal. Given that””2000, he has actually added with digital photography jobs and also short articles on”the subject of Military Aviation released by the Portuguese press. Much more just recently he”has actually”begun collaborating with different global media”electrical outlets”releasing pictures as well as write-ups”in numerous publications”,” consisting of Combat Aircraft as well as Airforces Monthly. His major locations of passion are the Portuguese Air Force, its trip armadas, army workouts as well as international releases.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , ,

Video Footage Of Ukrainian MiG-29 Firing US-delivered Anti-Radiation Missiles Emerges

No Comments
Video Footage Of Ukrainian MiG-29 Firing US-delivered Anti-Radiation Missiles Emerges
A screenshot of the

video shared video clip the Ukrainian Air Force showing pressure revealing an AGM-88 HARM is damage. The Ukrainian Air Force has actually shared a fascinating clip that reveals numerous AGM-88 HARM shots. As currently reported, at the start of August, the very first pictures of what seemed particles of AGM-88 HARM ARMs(Anti-Radiation Missiles)utilized versus Russian radars in Ukraine began emerging online. A couple of weeks later on, U.S. authorities validated that the U.S. provided AGM-88 High Speed Anti Radiation projectiles to Ukraine which these are being used by the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

On Aug. 30, 2022, the Ukrainian Air Force shared a fascinating video clip on social media networks, recorded with action/GoPro electronic cameras affixed to the pilot’s headgear, revealing a number of HARM rockets being discharged (in some situations, likewise twin shots).

The HARM shows up likewise to be reached the inboard underwing pylon.

Together with the AGM-88 being lugged as well as fired by the MiG-29, what’s exceptional in the video is likewise the setup of an industrial GPS as well as a tablet computer in the cabin.

Right here’s the remark regarding the combination in our previous tale on this subject:

No information have actually been offered concerning just how the rocket was incorporated on the MiG-29. As we currently discussed in a previous write-up, incorporating the projectile on the MiG-29 does not just imply strapping a LAU-118A launcher and also the AGM-88 rocket to the MiG’s pylons, there is a great deal even more job that requires to be done to incorporate them in the avionics and also electric systems. One more issue is exactly how the Fulcrum’s pilots will certainly do the targeting of the projectile, which normally occurs via a Multi-Function Display that can not be discovered in the MiG-29’s completely analogic cabin.

Some experts are recommending a service which entails an easy tablet computer connected to the rocket to do the targeting, perhaps via the HARM in sensing unit setting. As the name recommends, the rocket’s sensing unit supplies the pilot with a listing of emitters that are being spotted, where one is after that picked for the projectile regarding to be released. One more setting can be the Pre-Briefed setting, nonetheless it does not appear extremely useful in a rapidly progressing battleground as the placement of the opponent radar is set on the ground and also can not be altered any longer by the pilot once the airplane removes.

The method the AGM-88 was incorporated on the MiG-29 is still unclear, specifically if we think about that possessions that utilize the HARM projectile in SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) goals, make use of the rocket as component of a system that additionally consists of one more sensing unit that has the ability to find the adversary radar: for example, the Tornado ECR utilize the ELS (Emitter Location System) to id the adversary as well as geo-locate antenna that is after that targeted by the HARM projectile. Anyhow, up until some even more information arise, we can not however discover that, in such a way or one more one, some designers handled to make a Western Anti-Radiation Missile readily available to a MiG system.

About David Cenciotti David Cenciotti is a reporter based in Rome, Italy. He is the Founder as well as Editor of “The Aviationist”, among the globe’s most renowned as well as check out armed forces air travel blog sites. Given that 1996, he has actually composed for significant around the world publications, consisting of Air Forces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, as well as lots of others, covering aeronautics, protection, battle, sector, criminal activity, knowledge and also cyberwar. He has actually reported from the U.S., Europe, Australia as well as Syria, and also flown a number of fight airplanes with various flying force. He is a previous 2nd Lt. of the Italian Air Force, an exclusive pilot as well as a grad in Computer Engineering. He has actually created 5 publications as well as added to much more ones.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , ,

Ukrainian MiG-29s Are Hunting Russian Radars With AGM-88 HARM Missiles

No Comments
Ukrainian MiG-29s Are Hunting Russian Radars With AGM-88 HARM Missiles
File image of a Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrum.(Photo: Ukrainian MoD)In package

: an AGM-88 HARM projectile with its LAU-118A launcher.(Photo: U.S. Air Force) United States authorities validated that the AGM-88 has actually been incorporated on the Fulcrum to improve its SEAD abilities. The United States introduced one more safety aid bundle to sustain Ukraine, worth$775 million. Throughout the instruction with journalism on August 19, 2022, to review the components of the bundle, which is once again a governmental drawdown plan( the 19th because August 2021), the authorities validated that the U.S. provided AGM-88 High Speed Anti Radiation rockets to Ukraine which these are being used by the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

As you might recognize currently, on August 8, U.S. authorities stated they were helping the Ukrainian Air Force staying airborne as well as enhancing its capacities. Something that was currently done numerous months back was the purchase of “large quantities of various other points and also extra components” to maintain the MiG-29s flying for a longer time period, according to the rundown’s records.

In one of the governmental drawdown authority plans, “a number of anti-radiation projectiles that can be discharged off of Ukrainian airplane” were consisted of, yet no information were offered. In the exact same days, the initial images of particles left by HARM projectiles after ruining Russian radars in Ukraine emerged online. Various other images complied with in the adhering to weeks.

Several theories were given the table, however without additional information it was not feasible to establish where the HARM originated from. Currently, throughout the August 19 rundown, the authorities verified that AGM-88 rockets have actually been supplied, incorporated onto Ukrainian airplane and also efficiently utilized to look for and also ruin Russian radars, with extra rockets awaiting shipment.

“The airplane that they have actually incorporated it with is their MiG airplane. They have in fact efficiently incorporated it as something that we established would certainly be practically viable, as well as based upon that usefulness resolution, we offered them with this ability”, stated the authorities. Notification below the airplane being generically specified as “MiG airplane”. the MiG-29 has actually been clearly discussed throughout the instruction as well as, along with that, the Fulcrum is the only MiG version in solution in Ukraine.

Two (inert) AGM-88s. (Image credit scores: The Aviationist/Giovanni Maduli)

No information have actually been supplied regarding just how the rocket was incorporated on the MiG-29. As we currently discussed in a previous post, incorporating the projectile on the MiG-29 does not just imply strapping a LAU-118A launcher as well as the AGM-88 projectile to the MiG’s pylons, there is a whole lot even more job that requires to be done to incorporate them in the avionics as well as electric systems. An additional issue is exactly how the Fulcrum’s pilots will certainly do the targeting of the rocket, which generally takes place via a Multi-Function Display that can not be discovered in the MiG-29’s completely analogic cabin.

Some experts are recommending a remedy which includes a straightforward tablet computer connected to the rocket to do the targeting, perhaps via the HARM in sensing unit setting. As the name recommends, the projectile’s sensing unit offers the pilot with a checklist of emitters that are being spotted, where one is after that chosen for the rocket concerning to be released. An additional setting might be the Pre-Briefed setting, nonetheless it does not appear really sensible in a swiftly advancing battleground as the placement of the adversary radar is configured on the ground as well as can not be altered any longer by the pilot once the airplane removes.

The instruction likewise gave the reason the initial statement regarding the distribution of HARM projectiles was so obscure. “We do intend to take care regarding exactly how we speak openly regarding abilities that will certainly provide Ukraine a substantial crooked and also unforeseen benefit”, claimed the authorities. “In this instance, we have actually seen them utilizing it efficiently, so we are much more comfy reviewing it, however we are not divulging the certain varieties of projectiles.”

MiG-29s of the Slovak Air Force, which they may be turned over to Ukraine.(Photo
: Slovak Air Force) During the inquiry time, the subject of airplane shipment to Ukraine showed up once more,

with additionally a description for the AGM-88’s distribution. Reports regarding the feasibleshipment of F-16s, f-15s or a-10s were rather usual couple of months earlier, later on complied with by a report concerning Ukrainian pilots being educated on the F-16. Every one of them have actually been basically disproved, as well as a great factor has actually been offered in the rundown. “In the present, our emphasis has actually gotten on abilities that we can obtain them rapidly, that they can make use of in the existing battle in south and also currently eastern Ukraine”, stated the authorities.”So, in regards to aeronautics, we’ve concentrated on just how we can improve their existing airplane fleet. That’s where the HARM projectiles enter into play, providing that added benefit.” As you might picture, offering Western competitors to Ukraine is a prolonged procedure, with great deals of training included that might make it also much longer. Simply think about, for instance, the F-16 B-Course which is a 37-week lengthy training course. Usually, B-Course trainees log 70 hrs of flying time over 59 sorties along with approximately 245 hrs of scholastic training as well as 69 hrs of trip simulator training. This is additionally why airplane currently in solution in Ukraine are being favored, as maintainers as well as pilots are currently competent with them and also can obtain them at work instantly. One instance of this are the Mi-24 Hind assault helicopters given away by the Czech Republic as well as the MiG-29 Fulcrum competitor jets that Slovakia is taking into consideration to market to Ukraine later on this year. Back to the help bundle, along with the 2nd set of HARMs, the United States are additionally supplying: extra ammo for the HIMARS system, which is being used masterfully on the combat zone by the Ukrainians; 16 105 mm guns as well as 36,000 105 mm weapons rounds, which comply with the comparable cannons as well as ammunition sent out by the UK as well as United States, specifically; 15 ScanEagle UAVs, to boost Ukrainian ISR abilities; 40 MaxxPro MRAPs with mine rollers as well as various other mine-clearing tools; 1,500 TOW projectiles as well as 1,000 Javelin anti-armor systems; 50 extra armored HMMWVs. About Stefano D’Urso Stefano D’Urso

is an independent
reporter and also factor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A grad in Industral Engineering he’s additionally researching to accomplish a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Digital Warfare, Loitering Munitions as well as OSINT methods put on the globe of present problems and also armed forces procedures are amongst his locations of competence.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Let’s Talk About The Explosions That Rocked Russian Navy’s Saki Air Base In Crimea

No Comments
Let’s Talk About The Explosions That Rocked Russian Navy’s Saki Air Base In Crimea
A photo of the smoke coming from Saki Air Base after the explosions. In the box: the destroyed Su-24 bomber. (Photos from Twitter)

Sources say it might be the result of a Ukrainian attack, but no official word from Ukrainian MoD yet. Russia denies the attack.

Massive explosions, visible from miles away, rocked a Russian airfield near Novofedorivka in Crimea on August 9, 2022, at about 15:20LT. The airfield in question is Saki Air Base, home of the Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet’s 43rd Independent Naval Attack Aviation Regiment (43 OMShAP), which flies Su-24 Fencer bombers and Su-30 Flanker fighter jets.

The cause of the explosions is not clear at the moment. A statement from the Russian Ministry of Defence says that the explosions originated from “violations of fire safety rules” which resulted in “several aviation munitions destroyed”, without damages to the airbase and aircraft and without victims. The officials also say “there are no signs or evidence that it was done deliberately.”

“As a result of the explosion, no one was injured. Aviation equipment at the airfield was not damaged,” says the statement released to the press. “Measures are being taken to extinguish the fire and find out the causes of the explosion. According to a report from the site, there was no fire impact on the bunded ammunition storage area at the airfield”

The Ukrainian MoD didn’t acknowledge an attack on the Crimean airfield, but some anonymous officers told the New York Times that the Ukrainian forces were behind the attack, but they did not elaborate on how it was performed, other than saying that “a device exclusively of Ukrainian manufacture was used.” The airfield is more than 200 km from the frontlines, well behind the reach of many Ukrainian weapons, including the Tochka-U Short-Range Ballistic Missile system, which has a range of about 120 km.

Either way, videos surfacing online, which have been geolocated at Saki Air Base, are showing the opposite of what has been disclosed to the press by the Russians. At least a Su-24 Fencer bomber has been completely destroyed on the flight line, and heavy damage can be seen throughout the airfield. Since satellite photos always show aircraft parked in close proximity on Saki’s apron, it is possible that multiple aircraft have been either damaged or destroyed.

The timing of the supposed attack is also interesting, as few hours later Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that the war will end after Ukraine gets back all occupied territories, including Crimea. Yet Ukraine still denied any responsibility for the explosions. Meanwhile, Russian nationals on vacation in Crimea are now being evacuated, according to Russian officials.

About Stefano D’Urso
Stefano D’Urso is a freelance journalist and contributor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A graduate in Industral Engineering he’s also studying to achieve a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Electronic Warfare, Loitering Munitions and OSINT techniques applied to the world of military operations and current conflicts are among his areas of expertise.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Photos Allegedly Show AGM-88 HARM Missile Used In Ukraine

No Comments
Photos Allegedly Show AGM-88 HARM Missile Used In Ukraine

File image of an AGM-88 HARM mounted on a F-16C.( Photo: U.S. Air Force)In package: an item of the blown up HARM rocket distributing online. The images arised online show up to reveal the particles of an took off AGM-88 near a Russian SAM website. Russian Telegram networks are uploading on the internet images which apparently reveal the particles left by an AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile after it struck a Russian Surface to Air Missile website in Ukraine. The very first image reveals the particles in an area, with the curved sheet steel and also 2 of the forward fins spread on the ground, while the 2nd image reveals among the back fins with the stenciled codes plainly legible.

The pictures do not enable to acquire much beneficial information. It is not feasible to geolocate the images as the bordering surface is not noticeable, therefore there are no components to comprehend if the picture was actually caught in Ukraine. It isn’t feasible to confirm if the tail fin with the serials was located with the scraps in the various other picture. These components can expose a home window for the opportunity of an incorrect flag procedure, with Russia attempting to make proof of a NATO participation in the battling.

This is connected to the various other huge enigma which arises from the pictures: where does this projectile originated from? NATO airplane are not flying right into Ukrainian airspace and also the only airplane that obtains near its boundaries, like the one associated with the Air Policing and also Air Shielding goals, are flying Combat Air Patrols with air-to-air projectiles just.

3 NATO airplane kinds can utilizing the AGM-88 in Europe: the Tornado ECR, the F-16CM Block 50 and also the F/A -18-EA-18G. The Tornado is not participating in any kind of CAP objective, as their field of expertise is the air-to-ground duty. The F-16CM-50 from Spangdahlem, Germany, are the only United States Wild Weasel system forward-based in Europe and also flew their CAPs with a complete lots of 6 air-to-air projectiles, which does not leave area for AGM-88s. The F/A -18 s and also the EA-18Gs are additionally just flying with air-to-air rockets.

It is being reported that the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov is being priced quote stating to journalism that undefined anti-radiation rockets are being supplied to Ukraine: “We will certainly obtain unique anti-radar rockets that we did not have previously. This will certainly permit you and also I to successfully ruin their radar system, basically blinding the adversary, which will certainly provide us the chance to obtain a benefit for a counteroffensive.”

Numerous are recommending that perhaps these rockets have actually been incorporated on updated Ukrainian competitor jets. Also if lots of MiG-29s in Europe have actually been updated to be suitable with NATO criteria, this does not imply that the airplane prepare to utilize the AGM-88 HARM. Incorporating the projectile on the MiG-29 does not just indicate strapping a LAU-118A launcher and also the AGM-88 rocket to the MiG’s pylons, there is a whole lot even more job that requires to be done to incorporate them in the avionics and also electric systems.

One more opportunity might be a ground-based launcher for the AGM-88, of which a principle existed by Northrop Grumman couple of years earlier. Such containerized system did not go past the principle stage. Therefore, the means the projectile was ultimately used in Ukraine continues to be unidentified.

About Stefano D’Urso Stefano D’Urso is an independent reporter and also factor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A grad in Industral Engineering he’s additionally researching to accomplish a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Digital Warfare, Loitering Munitions and also OSINT methods put on the globe of existing disputes as well as army procedures are amongst his locations of experience.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , ,

U.S. B-2 Spirit Bombers Have Deployed To Australia

No Comments
U.S
A B-2 on the ground at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia (Image credit: USAF)

Four B-2A stealth bombers have deployed to RAAF Base Amberley, Australia in the last couple of days.

The largest deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2A in recent times is currently underway in Australia where two pairs of Spirit aircraft have landed on Jul. 10 and 12, 2022. Supported on their way by several KC-135 and KC-10 tankers, the U.S. Air Force stealth bombers belonging to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have landed at RAAF Base Amberley to support a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment.

According to a Pacific Air Forces press release, the rotational Bomber Task Force operates in support of the Enhanced Cooperation Initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the United States and Australia. In such context, the B-2s will conduct training missions and strategic deterrence missions with allies, partners and joint forces in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Noteworthy, the last time the B-2s deployed to the INDOPACOM area of responsibility as part of a BTF was in August 2020.

“This deployment of the B-2 to Australia demonstrates and enhances the readiness and lethality of our long-range penetrating strike force,” said Lt. Col. Andrew Kousgaard, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander in the press release. “We look forward to training and enhancing our interoperability with our RAAF teammates, as well as partners and allies across the Indo-Pacific as we meet PACAF objectives.”

Bomber Task Force operations are carried out almost routinely by U.S. Strategic Command across the globe “as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to collective defense and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations and activities.” Indeed, it is quite likely the aircraft will launch extended deterrence mission towards China and the Korean peninsula from Australia.

“This deployment is in line with the National Defense Strategy’s objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability. The BTF enables different types of strategic bombers to operate forward in the Indo-Pacific region from a broad array of overseas and Continental U.S. locations with greater operational resilience.”

As already mentioned, this deployment is remarkable since it involves four stealth bombers (valuable assets that, normally, deploy in smaller numbers, usually 2 or 3 airframes at a time) and because the last time the B-2s deployed to the INDOPACOM area of responsibility as part of a BTF was little less than 2 years ago, in August 2020.

About David Cenciotti
David Cenciotti is a freelance journalist based in Rome, Italy. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviationist”, one of the world’s most famous and read military aviation blogs. Since 1996, he has written for major worldwide magazines, including Air Forces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, and many others, covering aviation, defense, war, industry, intelligence, crime and cyberwar. He has reported from the U.S., Europe, Australia and Syria, and flown several combat planes with different air forces. He is a former 2nd Lt. of the Italian Air Force, a private pilot and a graduate in Computer Engineering. He has written five books and contributed to many more ones.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , ,

Mi-24V Attack Helicopters Donated By Czech Republic Are Now In Ukraine

No Comments
Mi-24V Attack Helicopters Donated By Czech Republic Are Now In Ukraine
The 2 previous Czech Mi-24V strike helicopters

in Ukraine.(Photo: Stratcom Centre UA)At the very least 2 gunship helicopters have actually been identified with their initial camouflage as well as Czech markings changed by Ukrainian flags. The U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin divulged on May 23, 2022, that the Czech Republic contributed an undefined variety of helicopters to Ukraine, along with storage tanks as well as rocket systems. As done by lots of nations, the Czech Republic is maintaining the checklist of the contributed devices personal, so it is not feasible to establish which as well as the number of helicopters were moved from the stock of Mi-24 as well as Mi-17 helicopters.

The Centre for Strategic Communications and also Information Security under the Ministry of Culture as well as Information Policy of Ukraine launched an image on Saturday, revealing that a minimum of 2 Czech Mi-24V Hind assault helicopters are currently in Ukraine. The helicopters are still using their initial Czech camouflage, with huge Ukrainian flags on the body that are likewise covering the markings of the Czech Air Force. The Hinds additionally obtained the white bands on the tail boom as the various other helicopters currently in solution in Ukraine.

According to Czech media, both helicopters were taken straight from the trip lines rather than being drawn from storage space. The helicopters have actually been recognized with the serials 3370 and also 7353, which match to the more recent set of Mi-24V/ Mi-35 gotten by the Czech Air Force in between 2003 as well as 2005 as component of the settlement of the Russian financial debt in the direction of the nation. The helicopters were likewise supposedly lately revamped.

Comparable information was reported likewise by Key.Aero, which reported that 2 Mi-35s, with serials 3362 as well as 3370, were being planned for transfer to Ukrainian Army Aviation and also both have actually lately been revamped by LOM Praha Helicopters at Kbely. Particularly, the Mi-35 3362 was provided back to the 221st Helicopter Squadron at Namest nad Oslavou in August 2021.

It is not understood when the helicopters where moved, nevertheless their last trips were reported at the end of April. Taking into consideration that the contribution was introduced on May 23, it is feasible that the helicopters were provided in Ukraine right after, as occurred with the contribution of Slovakian helicopters. The Slovakian Minister of Defence introduced the contribution of a Mi-2 and also 4 Mi-17s transportation helicopters to Ukraine on June 16 and also a day later on they were currently identified throughout their distribution by roadway.

The Czech Air Force runs concerning 15 Mi-24/ Mi-35 Hind strike helicopters as well as concerning 20 Mi-17 Hip transportation helicopters. These helicopters are intended to be changed by 4 AH-1Z Viper assault helicopters as well as 8 UH-1Y Venom energy helicopters, whose manufacturing has actually started previously this year at Bell’s centers in Fort Worth, Texas.

About Stefano D’Urso Stefano D’Urso is an independent reporter as well as factor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A grad in Industral Engineering he’s additionally examining to accomplish a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Digital Warfare, Loitering Munitions as well as OSINT strategies put on the globe of present disputes as well as armed forces procedures are amongst his locations of competence.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , ,

United State Forces Have Captured Another Daesh Senior Leader During Night Helicopter Raid

No Comments
United State Forces Have Captured Another Daesh Senior Leader During Night Helicopter Raid
< img src="https://getyourpilotslicense.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/u-s-forces-have-captured-another-daesh-senior-leader-during-night-helicopter-raid-1.jpg"alt ="Syria raid"title=

“Syria_raid_Night_Stalkers_1b”> A screenshot from the video clip listed below revealing the Chinook in trip at extremely reduced elevation. In package a data picture of a MH-47G of the 160th SOAR.( Photo: Boeing/U. S. Army)The raid occurred in northeast Syria, near the Turkish boundary. Among the leading leaders of Daesh’s Syrian branch was recorded throughout an evening raid in northeast Syria on June 15, 2022.

The caught person is a seasoned bomb manufacturer and also functional facilitator, which U.S. authorities determined as Hani Ahmed Al-Kurdi, additionally referred to as the “Wali of Raqqa “(Governor of Raqqa).”The objective was carefully prepared to reduce the threat of civilian casualties or private injury. The procedure succeeded; no private citizens were damaged neither existed injuries to Coalition pressures or damages to Coalition airplane or properties”, stated the news release from the Combined Joint Task Force– Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).

6 helicopters were apparently associated with the procedure, with video clips arised on social media sites revealing CH-47 Chinook as well as UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in the Aleppo countryside. Offered the sort of goal as well as the truth that they were flying really reduced as well as quickly, it is nearly specific those helicopters were certainly MH-47Gs and also MH-60Ms of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), much better referred to as the Night Stalkers.

Information regarding the raid are questionable, with battle surveillance teams claiming that the target was a residence on the side of the town of al-Humayra. Some resources state that the town is inhabited by Turkish-backed militants, which supposedly likewise opened up fire versus the helicopters, while boxer jets as well as UAVs slackened over the location.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that below were 7 mins of armed clashes in between the soldiers as well as individuals inside the town prior to the helicopters flew off. They likewise reported that the helicopters later on landed at a base in the Kobane area in eastern Aleppo district, complying with the effective raid.

Previously this year, one more raid in north Syria caused the fatality of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of the Islamic State militant team. Because celebration, among the helicopters was deserted and also ruined far from the target substance, while the hefty clashed in between United States pressures as well as the militants resulted additionally in the fatality of a variety of private citizens inhabiting the target structure.

About Stefano D’Urso Stefano D’Urso is an independent reporter and also factor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A grad in Industral Engineering he’s additionally examining to accomplish a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Digital Warfare, Loitering Munitions as well as OSINT strategies related to the globe of existing problems as well as armed forces procedures are amongst his locations of experience.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Video Clip Shows Ultra-Low Level Flying Russian Gunship Helicopter Shot Down In Ukraine

No Comments
Video Clip Shows Ultra-Low Level Flying Russian Gunship Helicopter Shot Down In Ukraine
Screenshot from the video clip of the Mi-35M obliterated in Ukraine. The clip is a tip that low-flying Russian helicopters are prone to MANPADS(as well as ATGMs) in Ukraine. A video clip, revealing a Russian Mi-35M gunship helicopter rejected by an undefined Ukrainian projectile, perhaps one discharged by a MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense System), has actually begun distributing online on Jun. 16, 2022.

The video footage, that shows up to have actually been videotaped by a drone, reveals the Russian helicopter flying at ultra-low degree over the areas till it obtains struck in the engine exhaust location (at the base of the primary blades), begins to rotate and also accidents right into the ground.

The clip was geolocated: the Mi-35M was rejected in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine.

While it was feasible to geolocate where the Russian gunship was rejected, it appears harder to identify which type of rocket was made use of, thought about likewise the range of systems being used in Ukraine (and also the truth that some helicopters have actually been obliterated utilizing Anti-Tank Guided Missiles). Some resources declared it was an Igla while others claim it was a Stinger MANPADS.

Surprisingly, the exact same video, decreased to 1/10 of the initial rate plainly reveals the rocket originating from the left hand side of the structure, from a little greater elevation.

Noteworthy, the absence of apparent tracking smoke and also the rate of the rocket can additionally recommend the British Starstreak short-range man-portable air-defence system was utilized.

As reported in a previous blog post right here at The Aviationist:

The Starstreak high-velocity rocket system was provided to Ukraine by Britain last month in addition to a more delivery of Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapons (NLAWs).

“STARStreak’s extremely special style considerably distinguishes it from various other SHORAD rockets”, claims Thales web site. “Designed as well as established from very first principals to involve quickly, greatly armoured or incredibly elusive pop-up targets, done in a brief duration, the system is needed to take a trip at extremely broadband. All at once, it needs to be light and also little sufficient to be guy portable on the field of battle where it might significantly require to be released in metropolitan settings.”

“The rocket itself consists of 3 tungsten darts, launched from a provider which is powered by a rocket electric motor. The darts are sped up to a rate over of Mach 3.0 as well as the fire control system’s laser beam of light riding support makes sure phenomenal precision whilst being virtually completely immune to countermeasures.These distinct features as well as the phenomenal rate of STARStreak present a substantial difficulty to foe pilots that are not likely to have enough time to respond when an interaction starts. This, together with the failure to jam the projectile, has a significant effect on the human awareness of pilots as well as an extremely turbulent impact on objective preparation as well as implementation.”Whatever sort of rocket was made use of to obliterate the Mi-35M

, the video clip (that is noticeably comparable to an additional one we uploaded at the start of the battle) is a plain tip that choppers flying reduced to make use of surface masking or to prevent radar discovery are incredibly at risk to the Ukrainian MANPADS (and also ATGMs)in Ukraine, also when they run in Russian regulated locations. About David Cenciotti David Cenciotti is a self-employed reporter based in Rome, Italy. He is the Founder and also Editor of”The Aviationist”, among the globe’s most popular and also check out armed forces air travel blog sites. Given that 1996, he has actually created for significant globally publications, consisting of Air Forces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, and also several others, covering

aeronautics, protection, battle, sector, cyberwar, criminal offense and also knowledge. He has actually reported from the U.S., Europe, Australia as well as Syria, as well as flown numerous battle aircrafts with various flying force. He is a previous 2nd Lt. of the Italian Air Force, an exclusive pilot as well as a grad in Computer Engineering. He has actually created 5 publications and also added to much more ones.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Israel Claim Its F-35Is Can Now Reach Into Iran Without Air-to-Air Refueling

No Comments
Israel Claim Its F-35Is Can Now Reach Into Iran Without Air-to-Air Refueling
File picture of a F-35I Adir touchdown at the end of the shipment trip to Israel.(Photo: Israeli Air Force) The cases comply with the most recent workouts throughout which the IAF substitute a future strike versus Iran’s nuclear websites. In reaction to Iran’s ongoing growth of nuclear capacities, the Israeli armed force is increasing its abilities as well as prep work for a future strike versus Tehran’s nuclear websites. The stress around the nuclear program are being worsened daily, with Iran currently additionally claiming that it is getting rid of 27 International Atomic Energy Agency’s monitoring cams from its nuclear centers, stopping global examiners from getting a clear photo of Tehran’s uranium enrichment job.

As component of the brand-new abilities being fielded for the strike prep work, the Israeli Air Force is asserting it is currently able to fly its F-35I Adir 5th gen. boxer jets from Israel to the Iran without calling for air-to-air refueling. The insurance claim is unclear and also without more information, nevertheless, based upon records from in 2015, it is very possible the IAF fielded brand-new sneaky outside gas containers for the F-35 fleet.

The Israeli Air Force was the very first driver to request for outside gas containers for the F-35 early throughout the JSF program. Records from 2021 stated that the IAF Flight Testing Center (FTC) at Tel-Nof AFB was creating the outside decline storage tanks that will certainly aid the Adir to finish long-range goals over “3rd circle” targets, such a theoretical strike versus Iranian purposes, without the requirement for airborne refueling.

The brand-new outside gas containers were stated to be implied to not deteriorate way too much the reduced observability of the F-35 as well as this was being done generally with the form and also products picked. Something comparable is being created for the F-22 Raptor as well as, although both tasks are unrelated, the outcomes might be extremely comparable.

The F-22’s brand-new Low Drag Tank as well as Pylon (LDTP) are developed to be stealthier and also a lot more aerodynamically reliable than the existing 600-gallon gas storage tanks. The style id meant to use raised determination and also variety while preserving lethality and also survivability, minimizing drag and also helping with supersonic trip with exterior shops.

IDF resources stated in 2014 that the growth and also manufacturing procedure of the brand-new outside gas containers for the F-35I Adir would certainly not go beyond 2 years. Considering that the very first records regarding the continuous preparation and also first advancement procedure of a brand-new sneaky 600-gallon decline container were released in 2019, the insurance claims concerning the brand-new capacity can be discussed with the fielding of the brand-new decrease container. Allow’s not neglect, nevertheless, that Israel was additionally working with preliminary style research studies for a conformal gas container (CFT) certain to the F-35, however it is not understood if this task is still active.

File picture of JDAM bombs preparing
for a F-35I Adir throughout a workout.(Photo: Israeli Air Force )The F-35A, from whom the F-35I was established, has an

inner gas storage tank ability of a little much less than 18,500 pound(8,391 kg, the precise quantity differs relying on the resource)and also a non-classified variety as well as battle distance over of 1,187 nm(2,200 kilometres) as well as 594 nm(1,100 kilometres), specifically. The gas is included in numerous storage tanks inside the wings as well as body to maintain the stealth account. With both 600-gallon decline storage tanks under its wings, the F-35I would certainly raise its overall gas capability by roughly 40%, as each container would certainly include concerning 4,000 pound of gas for a total amount of greater than 26,500 pound. Along with the cases concerning the extensive variety without AAR, the IAF claimed it just recently incorporated a brand-new undefined one-ton bomb right into the collection of tools utilized by the Adir that can be lugged inside the tool bays. According to The Jerusalem Post, the bomb concerned is made by Rafael as well as claimed to be self-governing and also secured versus obstructing as well as digital war systems. Records from couple of years back discussed that the F-35I Adir would certainly get the Rafael Spice EO/GPS led bomb and also the Israel Military Industries Delilah man-in-the-loop-controlled cruise ship rocket. Lockheed Martin and also Rafael Advanced Defense Systems also authorized a memorandum of understanding to examine possible markets and also consumer needs for Rafael’s

Smart, Precise Impact as well as Cost-Effective (Spice)stand-off tool assistance sets in 2018. The MOU covers both the Spice 1000 (453 kg/ 1,000 extra pound weight course)and also Spice 2000 (907 kg/ 2,000 extra pound weight course)variations, with standoff varieties of 100 kilometres as well as 60 kilometres specifically. The Spice advice set is stated to be aloof to GPS jamming as well as this is suitable with the quick information given by The Jerusalem Post. Including the information concerning the one-ton bomb, it is secure to claim that the bomb concerned is the Spice 2000. The cases adhere to the current large drills replicating strikes versus Iran held over the last month. According to a declaration by the Israel Defense Forces, the drills consisted of” long-range trip, airborne refueling as well as striking far-off targets.”Apparently, greater than 100 airplane took part in the 10,000 kilometers evening long-range strike workout, with the jets circling around Cyprus and after that performing simulated airstrikes in Israel. About Stefano D’Urso Stefano D’Urso is an independent reporter as well as factor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A grad in Industral Engineering he’s likewise researching to accomplish a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Digital Warfare, Loitering Munitions as well as OSINT methods put on the globe of present problems as well as army procedures are amongst his locations of competence.

Categories: Commercial Pilot Maneuvers Requirements

Tags: , , , , , ,