Saturday, September 10, 2022

F & F.

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MiG-29 = NATO code name Fulcrum. Su-27 = NATO code name Flanker.

Confirmation. American anti-radar missiles in use Ukraine.

From theaviationist.com the story by STEFANO D'URSO August 21, 2022. 

1. "Ukrainian MiG-29s [Fulcrum] Are Hunting Russian Radars With AGM-88 HARM Missiles"

"US officials confirmed that the AGM-88 has been integrated on the Fulcrum to enhance its SEAD capabilities."

"The United States announced another security assistance package to support Ukraine, worth $775 million. During the briefing with the press on August 19, 2022, to discuss the contents of the package . . . the officials confirmed that the U.S. delivered AGM-88 [High Speed Anti Radiation missiles] to Ukraine and that these are being employed by the MiG-29 Fulcrum."

SEAD = Suppression Enemy Air Defense. 

But not only Fulcrum. Flanker too.

2. "Ukrainian Su-27s [Flanker] Are Now Using AGM-88 HARM Missiles Too"

By STEFANO D'URSO September 9.

"After the video of the MiG-29 Fulcrum shooting HARMs, photos now show also the Flankers flying with the American anti-radiation missiles.

"Last week we got the visual confirmation of the Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets employing US-made AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles. Now we have photographic evidence of the missile being employed also by the Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker heavy fighters."

Missiles HARM to be used against Russian air defense radars. Also can be used [?] against counter-battery radars as associated with Russian artillery targeting?

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