11월 1일 오전에 러시아 공군의 Su-34가 추락했고 파일럿들은 전사한 것 같다고 하네요. 공식적인 격추 원인은 러시아와 우크라이나 양측 모두 확인해주지 않았지만 F-16이 격추했다는 소문이 있나 봅니다. 지난 10월 12일에도 F-16이 Su-34를 격추했다는 소문이 돈 적이 있나 보네요.
Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shoots down second Russian Su-34
Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shoots down second Russian Su-34
NewsAviation
ByDylan Malyasov
Nov 1, 2024
Modified date: Nov 1, 2024
Photo by Efrem Lukatsky
Reports from Russian military bloggers and aviation sources suggest that a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was downed under mysterious circumstances early this morning.
Russian sources close to the Air Force, including well-known aviator Ilya Tumanov, have acknowledged the loss, with messages such as “Eternal memory, brothers!” indicating that the aircraft’s crew did not survive.
This incident marks the second recent loss of a Russian Su-34, following an alleged shootdown by a Ukrainian F-16 on October 12 under similar circumstances. Although there has been no official confirmation or denial from either Russia or Ukraine regarding the nature of today’s incident, some sources are attributing the latest downing to an engagement with a Ukrainian F-16.
The reports suggest that Ukrainian fighter jets may be increasingly asserting their presence in contested airspace as the conflict escalates.
The Su-34, a highly advanced Russian fighter-bomber, is a valuable asset in Russia’s aerial operations.
Neither Ukrainian nor Russian official statements have confirmed details about the incident, leaving room for speculation. Analysts suggest that the lack of immediate comment may reflect sensitivities surrounding losses of advanced aircraft or the increasing effectiveness of Ukrainian fighter jets.
The reported loss adds to a series of setbacks for Russia’s air force, which has seen an uptick in downed aircraft and crew casualties.
첫댓글 AIM120의 전과겠지요?
근데 F-16 + AIM-120의 전과면 우크라이나가 확인해주지 않을 이유가 딱히 없을 것 같은데 그러지 않는 게 의아하긴 합니다.
사실 Su-27 계열기/파생기가 무지하게 떨어져 나가는 것을 보면, 러시아 만큼 중국도 불안할 것 같습니다. 무지막지한 RCS를 어떻게든 줄여야 할테니, 조만간 그런 버젼이 나오지 않을까.. 싶기도 합니다.
중국은 그나마 J-20이나 J-35라도 있네요. J-20을 이미 수 백기 단위로 뽑아냈다는데, J-35를 몇 천대 뽑아낼 지도 모르겠습니다