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Old 13th Oct 2015, 04:02
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RT video suggests low altitude

Originally Posted by jack schidt
Surely these missiles go initially to high altitude until nearing the target area or radar detection area and then drop to low level?
While a video copied to youtube from a Russia Today source contains strong elements of propaganda, it clearly indicates pretty low altitude for the cruise portion of the mission. It also claims considerable transit through Iranian and Iraqi airspace.

RT propaganda video on initial Syria Cruise missile strike.
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