Daesh Fighter!

[Lima Juliet]

I'd even fancy going 1v1 in a Jaguar with this bad boy!

http://data1.ibtimes.co.in/cache-img-0-450/en/full/633341/1484838764_isis.jpg

Full article here: Iraq: Retreating ISIS leaves behind unfinished fighter jet in Mosul (http://www.ibtimes.co.in/iraq-retreating-isis-leaves-behind-unfinished-fighter-jet-mosul-712914)

LJ :ok:

[Bob Viking]

Sorry LJ. An F3 mate would struggle to even get airborne in a Jaguar. Far too complex.

I know what you're thinking. A witty reposte centred around a Jaguar struggling to get airborne full stop. Am I right or am I right?!

BV

[Bigbux]

That particular example was declared "P" state at morning prayers.

[PersonFromPorlock]

Cynic that I am, I somehow doubt its 'jetness'.

[Flying Binghi]

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/iraq-retreating-isis-leaves-behind-unfinished-fighter-jet-mosul-712914

Heh, i'd be very careful getting business advice from that "International Business Times"..:hmm:

[Fonsini]

That fixed step for access into the cockpit is pure genius but it could compromise stealth.

[fleigle]

Love the convenient grab handle on the wing root too !
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[Coochycool]

"Too close for missiles Goose, switching to guns"

Sorry, could'nt resist ;)

They'd have done better to redirect the local flying school.

Has there ever been any study upon the potential military application of a C152?

Serious question.

[Whenurhappy]

"Too close for missiles Goose, switching to guns"

Sorry, could'nt resist ;)

They'd have done better to redirect the local flying school.

Has there ever been any study upon the potential military application of a C152?

Serious question.
If I recall correctly, the Tamil Tigers used a Cessna in a remotely-controlled attack against a Sri lankan barracks about 15 years ago.

[Lima Juliet]

The Cessna Bird Dog was a derivative of the Cessna 170 which carried weapons for light support, liaison and forward air contolling:

http://airportjournals.com/wp-content/uploads/0805020_5.jpg

[melmothtw]

If I recall correctly, the Tamil Tigers used a Cessna in a remotely-controlled attack against a Sri lankan barracks about 15 years ago.

Almost. The Tamil Tigers formed a branch called the Air Tigers that flew a pair of (manned) Zlins, and ran rings around the Sri Lankan air force for quite a few years. In the end, when the war was lost they went out in a blaze of glory (literally) with suicide/kamikaze attacks on Colombo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Tigers

[Lima Juliet]

There was also the French deisgned Morane Saulnier MS880B, SOCATA Rallye or PZL Koliber that could carry weapons:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/ArmedRallye.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/5/9/8/0593895.jpg

Today the South African built Mwari is probably the closest to this idea as a light support COIN and ISTAR single engined prop aircraft:

http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/imgs/paramount-arhlac-light-strike_4.jpg

[VX275]

Let's not forget that in 1940 any German invasion could have seen the RAF bombing the beaches with Tiger Moths.

[Pontius Navigator]

Daesh would never have got it flying as the plans were incomplete and only had a set for the left wing.


*OK, its not Caption Comp but it could be.

[Big Pistons Forever]

This picture so deserves to be in Caption Comp.

[thunderbird7]

Isn't that Maurice Kirk's Piper Cub? :)

[Wander00]

I just find the Rallye armed as somewhat bizarre, but then so was the Piston Provost

[PDR1]

I vaguely remember a group who put together a version of the Cosmic Wind f1 racer with armaments for a COIN role - didn't they call it something like "Pirana"?

PDR

[sablatnic]

Made me remember Bjørn Andreassons MFI9 Mini COIN.
https://img.rcgroups.com/http://www.kevlange.se/MFI9_10.JPG?h=ygn-ZjmH7Qs1UQ0GgHSFIQ

[Traffic_Is_Er_Was]

Judging by the usual state of Daesh machinery, the aircraft looks to be almost operational.

[megan]

Right here PDR1 and correct on the details. Armament 500 pound bomb on the belly and a pod on each wing tip carrying four Zuni rockets. Still flying with a private owner.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/American_Electric_Piranha.jpg

Another contender, the Fletcher FD-25 "Defender".

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Fletcher_FD-25B_Defender.jpg

[brokenlink]

If it is a "jet fighter" which like others I seriously doubt, I wonder at what speed the fabric on the rear fuselage would detach. It actually looks quite familiar but I cannot quite ID it. Any ideas. That triangular window must be a clue.

[TEEEJ]

See 02:48 at following Sky News link for video of the light aircraft.

Footage shows seeker heads from AA-2 Atoll and AA-6 Acrid air to air missiles. 01:55 Kh-28 AS-9 Kyle anti-radiation missile.

Islamic State planned to launch chemical weapons (http://news.sky.com/story/islamic-state-planned-to-launch-missiles-tipped-with-chemicals-10745065)