7. In 2016, with Russian jets from the Kuznetsov over western Syria, Rafale crews operating in the area were tasked with entering airspace to acquire something they didn’t have: the attack mode of a Russian Su-33 radar. Two Rafales used their SPECTRA integrated electronic warfare systems on a 90 minute mission that finally ended in success.
Cool Story. Especially in the light of the fact that Su-33 are equipped with a version of the old and very well-known N001. And finally, what for Su-33 could use their radars in “Attack mode”?!!
Actually, it’s a pretty strange mockup. Something average between Kh-38 – but it lacks folded wings which you can see on the previously published photos of Kh-38 mockup, and KAB-250 – but KAB-250 wouldn’t be installed on APU unit.
US Navy to Triple Cruise Missile Firepower on Virginia Nuclear Attack Subs
I have a strong feeling that it’s not as much related to Tomahawk, as to upcoming LRASM sub-launched variant. A while time ago, US Navy set a course to increase its antiship capabilities, other than aerial platforms.
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