Judging from video, the An-26 was shot down at altitude about 4400 m, not 6000 or more (perhaps claimed by crew). Also, its engine was hit, therefore IR homing. Buk has radar homing.
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Originally Posted by MickG0105
(Post 9531639)
Regarding the USS Vincennes, you left out the bit where they challenged Iran Air flight 655 ten times to identify itself before firing at it.
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not 6000 or more (perhaps claimed by crew Still, even if it wasn't a BUK (which I think it was) it proved that the rebels had a game-changer on their hands. This, I think, shows up the culpability of Kiev for not closing the obviously dangerous airspace and the airlines that chose to continue to fly over the war zone despite the changed circumstances. |
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