Mi17 - they build them tough!
This photo is allegedly of a Syrian AF Mi17 that was hit by a manpad and the crew managed to get it back to base safely!!
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...6c&oe=582AF56E Source is from a Farcebook page unfortunately https://www.facebook.com/IAFSu30/pho...type=3&theater |
It'll buff out, it reminds me of the French Jag that took one and got home. AAA I believe
http://bdd.deltareflex.com/cns_affiche.php?image=7147 http://sylvaingourheu.piwigo.com/_da...56cb994-me.jpg |
Who needs wings when you have body lift......
(Yes, the ones on the left are photoshopped, but the story is true) http://forum.keypublishing.com/attac...1&d=1359511498 |
Even McD didn't believe it when they got the call, once a new wing was nailed on it was back up and running in weeks.
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Does not look like a manpad strike to me.
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You can see where the projectile hit coming in from the stbd quarter towards the exhaust.
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Indeed, the marks are quite clear and are what I based my thoughts on.
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Just This Once:
Are you suggesting RPG hit it, not MANPAD? |
I think he's suggesting a canon shell hit by the sound of it. At least, a single one-piece projectile.
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Originally Posted by Lonewolf_50
(Post 9448834)
Just This Once:
Are you suggesting RPG hit it, not MANPAD? Anyway, whatever it was I am sure the crew are grateful that it didn't go bang. Soft skin and a grazing impact probably nicked the fuse off the nose of the projectile. |
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