The US air force "destroyed" Russian s-400 systems and T-72 tanks»
The us military reported working out the destruction of Russian military equipment, which was not actually used in the exercises, according to us media. According to journalists, the United States does not have designated units of equipment, in particular the s-400 air defense system and su-34 fighters. Earlier it became known about the intention of the American side to purchase weapons from Russia for use as targets for training the military.
The us air force at the Anglin base in Florida conducted the emerald Flag ("emerald flag") exercise, during which they worked out, among other things, the "destruction" of Russian military equipment, writes defense Blog.
According to the publication, one of the slides of the presentation of the United States air force, which demonstrated "efforts on future battlefields", as "potential targets for airstrikes" showed Russian s-400 "Triumph" anti-aircraft missile systems, supersonic su-34 fighter-bombers and submarines.
The specified s-400 "Triumph" (according to the codification of NATO and the United States - SA-21 Growler, air defense system index - 40R6) is a Russian medium - and long-range air defense system. This system is designed for use at night or during the day, in electronic warfare and in various climatic zones. The main purpose of the weapon is to fight missiles of different classes and enemy aircraft. SAM can destroy fast-flying targets at a distance of 400 km, an altitude of 5 m, flying at a speed of 4.8 km / s.
It is this complex that has become a stumbling block in US relations with Turkey, since Ankara became the first country in the North Atlantic Alliance to purchase this equipment from Russia.
Another weapon designated in the publication-the su-34 fighter-bomber-is capable of hitting ground and air objects day and night in any weather conditions. This aircraft uses air-to-surface and air-to-air guided weapons. The su-34 can cover distances of 4 thousand km, its maximum speed is 1.9 thousand km / h, and the combat load is up to 8 tons.
The American side often uses Russian military equipment as a simulated enemy during the training of its military. In early December, there was information about the Pentagon's interest in the possibility of purchasing Russian Mi-24 or Mi-17 helicopters, as well as an An-2 aircraft. They can be purchased so that instructors in the United States have the opportunity to get acquainted with them, according to the notice to the potential contract, the text of which was cited by RT.
"For familiarization, the flight stage of the tactics and weapons courses will involve two aircraft provided by the contractor as a realistic simulated enemy during the specified flight exercises in accordance with the instructions of the commander of MAWTS-1 (first marine aviation weapons and tactics training squadron. - «Newspaper.Ru"), " the document says.
Mi-24 (NATO codification-Hind, from the English "LAN"; also has the nickname "Crocodile") is a family of multi - purpose attack helicopters of Soviet and Russian production. The basic modification of the "Crocodile" became one of the first in the world among specialized combat helicopters. This technique is used to provide fire support to troops on the battlefield, as well as landing tactical troops. The helicopter can also perform transport functions.
The equipment was created in the late 1960s in the experimental design Bureau of the Moscow helicopter plant (now - JSC "Moscow helicopter plant named after M. L. Mil" as part of the Russian Helicopters holding company of the rostec state Corporation») under the index B-24.
The development was led by General designers Mikhail Mil and Marat Tishchenko, as well as chief designer Vyacheslav Kuznetsov.
You can use it to perform a wide range of tasks in any region of the world. Its NATO code name is Hip-H.
Kristina Sizova
