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Old 23rd Feb 2017, 10:43
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Mogwi
 
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[QUOTE=ExRAFRadar;9685002]Hi all,

Geek question.

If your on a high level bomb run, well above MANPAD and AAA ceilings, and you get a warning of SAM's shooting at the formation would you dive into the low level threat environment or stay above it and try to evade?

Assume you have been briefed that the enemy has numerous advanced MANPAD's and AAA but their long range SAM's are a bit out of date? (Think SA-6)

Managed to out-climb 2 X Roland in '82 when I was caught out trying to splash a low-level Pucara over Stanley. Luckily had a thrust/wt ratio approaching 1 and an eagle-eyed winger!
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