Originally Posted by
hunterboy
At the risk of sounding critical.... I did wonder why the pilot wouldn’t climb say another 100 feet to give himself a greater margin of safety. I’m sure we could all do a 360 @ 100 feet, or maybe even 75, but why erode your margins? If SAMS are such a threat, I would have thought RPG’s that are more plentiful would be a greater threat?
*caveat* I have never operated in a war zone ,and so am asking the questions for information purposes.
RPG's are unguided - plentiful but unguided. Low probability of a hit - not designed for the task. SAM's on the other hand, have a much greater range, and are guided (usually heat seeking), they are a far more deadly threat.