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It is unclear how Ukraine succeeded in shooting down the command planes flying above the Sea of Azov

Ukraine’s military has shot down two of Russia’s command planes, in one of the most disastrous days for the Kremlin’s air power since the start of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion.

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s commander in chief, said his air force had destroyed an A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and an Il-22 control centre plane. Both were flying above the Sea of Azov on Sunday when they were hit at 9.10pm local time.

The A-50, which detects air defences and coordinates targets for Russian jets, crashed instantly, killing its crew. The badly damaged Il-22 appears to have made an emergency landing at an airfield in Anapa, Russia.

It is unclear how Ukraine managed to target and shoot down the planes. One theory is that a Patriot anti-aircraft missile battery – supplied by the US – was used. This, however, would involve moving the system close to the frontline where it could be detected.

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[–] Rapidcreek 50 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Hate to have been in the A50 when you could see the missle coming, but couldn't do a thing about it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 33 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Imagine it as a modified transport plane. The American versions are typically based off the 737 airframe, although Russia's are not, it's still similar enough to see why "eject" isn't really an option.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Don't the Boeing airframes have removable door panels at least for jumping out of?

[–] sugartits 5 points 8 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Ejection through explosive decompression

[–] Rapidcreek 5 points 8 months ago

It's a Russian plane, so you never know.