Helicopters can run on diesel just fine, especially russian helicopters. Ask me how I know. Prefered fuel is kerosine which is basically jet fuel. Winter diesel is next best. Summer diesel is dirty and may require extra maintenance but doable.
CO: "Tovarishsch Lieutenant, we need to protect our helicopters from saboteurs and drones. What is your plan?" Lieutenant: "Tovarishch Colonel, we'll dig a trench around the entire base." CO: "How is that going to help?" Lieutenant: "I know a local construction company that can do the work, and they are offering a 50% kickback on the contract." CO: "Good thinking, Captain! 90% for me, 10% for you."
The AFU may have acquired an effective counter to Russian efforts to fan out their military assets. According to Foreign Policy, Turkey began shipping dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs) to Ukraine in early November. DPICMs are artillery or surface-to-surface missile warhead designed to burst into sub-munition bomblets at an optimum altitude and distance from the desired target for dense area coverage. Ankara has attempted to conceal the shipments in order to maintain a neutral image which has served well in negotiating a Black Sea Grain Corridor deal between Kyiv and Moscow. According to their sources “After the U.S. denied [Ukraine] access to cluster munitions, Turkey was the only place they could get them… It just shows how even as Turkey cozies up to Russia in some respects, it’s become a really important supporter for Ukraine militarily.” This revelation of Turkey sending these munitions and, more than fifty TB-2 Bayraktar UAVs, indicates that Ankara has accepted immense geopolitical risk with regards to its relationship with Moscow.
Ukrainians don't need to hit this base. They can let the helicopters come to them and take out the helicopters + pilots + crews with rather cheap surface to air weapons. Ukraine has had a lot of success with that and the base will become worthless when that happens.
The small diameter bombs (GLSDB) the US announced on the most recent package, have a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles). They’re fired from the HIMARS platform, has a 250 lb warhead, and should be seen in action soon.
flightradar24 is currently showing the top tracked flight at the moment is a USAF Boeing E-8C Joint STARS just returning to Germany's Ramstein Air Base after a mission flying continuous over the coast of Romania with the Black Sea.
I believe the GLSDB HIMARS are now available to Ukraine in limited numbers, and are some of the line items which were deliberately left off the list of military aid being given to Ukraine by the United States in it’s latest package. These will (or do) have an operational range of 150km and an accuracy of under 1m (3ft), and being a gliding bomb can pick an exact window on the side of a building to “fly” into, therefore providing greatly enhanced lateral accuracy over conventional HIMARS munitions (as well as significantly reduced risks of collateral damage). Also, Being an SDB, they’ll have different operational modes and various types of fusing available (such as air burst, contact, delay), which will allow for more flexible deployment uses/purposes including passing through 1m (3ft) of steel reinforced concrete, or 10m (30ft) of earth to reach hardened targets. And lastly, variants with a laser seeker can attack designated targets in motion as well, both on land and at sea…
Needs a competent mortar team and about 10 minutes. Maybe a diversion team firing random from 2 km away to draw out the response, then the precision team from 500m to kill the helos.
You missed the 1974 Lada, I think it is a VAZ-2101, and that converted truck, looks like 1986 Zil131. And just to the north east there is a large grand piano.
I can tell you that pipeline is for AVGAS for flight operations. Potable water is easily supplied by a few water buffalos or trucks. Helicopter fuel requirements are high
Hardly in range if you have to park high value, long range standoff systems right next to the enemy lines. This puts them well within mundane spotting and recon ranges, let alone military / civilian drone safe ranges. It would a stupid risk of basically irreplaceable hardware. Something Ukraine cannot afford. Despite how well they have been doing, the loss of life and equipment is not something that can be maintained by them. They should save the equipment for offensive pushes and attacking military supplies for Russian advances.
This channel is full of wishful thinking and wild assumptions. I get the desire to cheerlead for the underdog. But living in wonderland does no one good. People need to understand just how dire the situation is for Ukraine. A good friend of mine and man I graduated Basic Training with, died last week fighting for Ukraine. He told the truth no one wants to hear, it is bad. They will lose this war in the long run if the West does nothing to ACTUALLY HELP. At best, we are just prolonging it with the level of help we are giving them now. We either step it up and keep Ukraine on the map, or come to terms that it will become a region of Russia.
Hmmmmm, 100 km huh? Might have to use something that can explode over the target and release 1000,s of grenade sized bomblets that will explode on impact. Can’t use them against personnel nowadays, but most definitely can against military targets like heck-a-lopters.
The M30A1 Alternative Warhead For HIMARS will be a game changer considering the 150klm projection and as they are plentiful RU forces logistical nightmare shall continue. Also the Jdam systems turning bombs into smart bombs from the US can turn the tides as artillery dominance is on the Russian side. There are apparently Ukrainian fighter pilots training up on F16's as we speak so late 2023 will be interesting considering the slow destruction and depletion of RU kit. This egotistical war has only started and it's wonderful to see the "Collective west" coming together..
Been breaking from the news for a week, what's shakin?
Thanks for the new vid upload. These are priceless in their content, analysis and detail.
The airbase may be out of reach of rockets but like the Tet offensive attack on the airfield at Khe Sanh, you could hit it with a surprise drone spotting and mortar strike. 150 men with gear could sneak through the territory in separate units prior to prearranged rendezvous. You can't expect me to believe Russia has thousands of men stationed there, or the ability to call on air support. Besides, they'll be confused
Knowing that water accumulation around Airports can be a problem, I was wondering if these trenches might be for draining water away. As you said they could be for security purposes, the lack of soil adjacent to these trenches makes me lean toward water drainage canals.
But…but…SuperUkrsinians have destroyed all Russian helicopters….
Helicopters can run on diesel just fine, especially russian helicopters. Ask me how I know.
Prefered fuel is kerosine which is basically jet fuel. Winter diesel is next best. Summer diesel is dirty and may require extra maintenance but doable.
CO: "Tovarishsch Lieutenant, we need to protect our helicopters from saboteurs and drones. What is your plan?"
Lieutenant: "Tovarishch Colonel, we'll dig a trench around the entire base."
CO: "How is that going to help?"
Lieutenant: "I know a local construction company that can do the work, and they are offering a 50% kickback on the contract."
CO: "Good thinking, Captain! 90% for me, 10% for you."
The AFU may have acquired an effective counter to Russian efforts to fan out their military assets. According to Foreign Policy, Turkey began shipping dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs) to Ukraine in early November. DPICMs are artillery or surface-to-surface missile warhead designed to burst into sub-munition bomblets at an optimum altitude and distance from the desired target for dense area coverage. Ankara has attempted to conceal the shipments in order to maintain a neutral image which has served well in negotiating a Black Sea Grain Corridor deal between Kyiv and Moscow. According to their sources “After the U.S. denied [Ukraine] access to cluster munitions, Turkey was the only place they could get them… It just shows how even as Turkey cozies up to Russia in some respects, it’s become a really important supporter for Ukraine militarily.” This revelation of Turkey sending these munitions and, more than fifty TB-2 Bayraktar UAVs, indicates that Ankara has accepted immense geopolitical risk with regards to its relationship with Moscow.
Ukrainians don't need to hit this base. They can let the helicopters come to them and take out the helicopters + pilots + crews with rather cheap surface to air weapons. Ukraine has had a lot of success with that and the base will become worthless when that happens.
The small diameter bombs (GLSDB) the US announced on the most recent package, have a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles). They’re fired from the HIMARS platform, has a 250 lb warhead, and should be seen in action soon.
flightradar24 is currently showing the top tracked flight at the moment is a USAF Boeing E-8C Joint STARS just returning to Germany's Ramstein Air Base after a mission flying continuous over the coast of Romania with the Black Sea.
I believe the GLSDB HIMARS are now available to Ukraine in limited numbers, and are some of the line items which were deliberately left off the list of military aid being given to Ukraine by the United States in it’s latest package. These will (or do) have an operational range of 150km and an accuracy of under 1m (3ft), and being a gliding bomb can pick an exact window on the side of a building to “fly” into, therefore providing greatly enhanced lateral accuracy over conventional HIMARS munitions (as well as significantly reduced risks of collateral damage). Also, Being an SDB, they’ll have different operational modes and various types of fusing available (such as air burst, contact, delay), which will allow for more flexible deployment uses/purposes including passing through 1m (3ft) of steel reinforced concrete, or 10m (30ft) of earth to reach hardened targets. And lastly, variants with a laser seeker can attack designated targets in motion as well, both on land and at sea…
Needs a competent mortar team and about 10 minutes. Maybe a diversion team firing random from 2 km away to draw out the response, then the precision team from 500m to kill the helos.
You missed the 1974 Lada, I think it is a VAZ-2101, and that converted truck, looks like 1986 Zil131. And just to the north east there is a large grand piano.
I can tell you that pipeline is for AVGAS for flight operations. Potable water is easily supplied by a few water buffalos or trucks. Helicopter fuel requirements are high
Okay, I agree with what Such.. left unsaid. This is a prime time target for Ukraine.
Another video from the "Nice equipment you have there; would be a shame if something happened to it" series…
Mmm half a dozen of cluster airburst munitions will munch those helis nicely….
Hardly in range if you have to park high value, long range standoff systems right next to the enemy lines. This puts them well within mundane spotting and recon ranges, let alone military / civilian drone safe ranges. It would a stupid risk of basically irreplaceable hardware. Something Ukraine cannot afford. Despite how well they have been doing, the loss of life and equipment is not something that can be maintained by them. They should save the equipment for offensive pushes and attacking military supplies for Russian advances.
This channel is full of wishful thinking and wild assumptions. I get the desire to cheerlead for the underdog. But living in wonderland does no one good. People need to understand just how dire the situation is for Ukraine. A good friend of mine and man I graduated Basic Training with, died last week fighting for Ukraine. He told the truth no one wants to hear, it is bad. They will lose this war in the long run if the West does nothing to ACTUALLY HELP. At best, we are just prolonging it with the level of help we are giving them now. We either step it up and keep Ukraine on the map, or come to terms that it will become a region of Russia.
They seem to be asking for trouble
Thanks for the video
Hmmmmm, 100 km huh? Might have to use something that can explode over the target and release 1000,s of grenade sized bomblets that will explode on impact. Can’t use them against personnel nowadays, but most definitely can against military targets like heck-a-lopters.
UAF: Target noted. Stay tuned for the next few days.
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The M30A1 Alternative Warhead For HIMARS will be a game changer considering the 150klm projection and as they are plentiful RU forces logistical nightmare shall continue. Also the Jdam systems turning bombs into smart bombs from the US can turn the tides as artillery dominance is on the Russian side. There are apparently Ukrainian fighter pilots training up on F16's as we speak so late 2023 will be interesting considering the slow destruction and depletion of RU kit. This egotistical war has only started and it's wonderful to see the "Collective west" coming together..
Hey ladies and gents,
Been breaking from the news for a week, what's shakin?
Thanks for the new vid upload. These are priceless in their content, analysis and detail.
The airbase may be out of reach of rockets but like the Tet offensive attack on the airfield at Khe Sanh, you could hit it with a surprise drone spotting and mortar strike. 150 men with gear could sneak through the territory in separate units prior to prearranged rendezvous. You can't expect me to believe Russia has thousands of men stationed there, or the ability to call on air support. Besides, they'll be confused
Bomb it
Knowing that water accumulation around Airports can be a problem, I was wondering if these trenches might be for draining water away. As you said they could be for security purposes, the lack of soil adjacent to these trenches makes me lean toward water drainage canals.
Can a S5 rocket pod fit on a Tu-141?
The helicopters spread out. Yhea but not enough
Just stick uncle Himars on a ship…. solved