Libyan Conflict (images/videos)

[jpm1]

The hog is the only way to fit into the 40 mil tag the US Gov has imposed on American contribution. :D

 

Im not dissing it. Its right now the most adequate platform. Ironic the jet looked so close to be retired just a few years back.

 

ironic for that kind of platorm in general , the anti-tank platform . after the collapse of the soviet regime lot of people thought anti-tank planes or helos were no need anymore . but Irak , then Afghanistan and now Lybia shows that that kind of platorms have a bright future . with a TLAM you haven't the risk to get the pilot down but a Tomahawk can't do three turns in a cup of coffee to get a tank hidden behind a rock like a hog , or a SU-25 or a AH-64 does

[celticcoho]

ironic for that kind of platorm in general , the anti-tank platform . after the collapse of the soviet regime lot of people thought anti-tank planes or helos were no need anymore . but Irak , then Afghanistan and now Lybia shows that that kind of platorms have a bright future . with a TLAM you haven't the risk to get the pilot down but a Tomahawk can't do three turns in a cup of coffee to get a tank hidden behind a rock like a hog , or a SU-25 or a AH-64 does

 

Waiting to see A-10C and PUFF the magic Dragon...Earth Rocking and ON Target, Can't RUN, Can't HIDE..hmmm:helpsmilie:

[Snoopy]

ironic for that kind of platorm in general , the anti-tank platform . after the collapse of the soviet regime lot of people thought anti-tank planes or helos were no need anymore . but Irak , then Afghanistan and now Lybia shows that that kind of platorms have a bright future . with a TLAM you haven't the risk to get the pilot down but a Tomahawk can't do three turns in a cup of coffee to get a tank hidden behind a rock like a hog , or a SU-25 or a AH-64 does

 

Not close, it was on the chopping block....Desert Storm saved the Hawg...when I went to tech school in 1994 we were on of the first new A-10 crew chief classes according to my instructor.

[celticcoho]

Not close, it was on the chopping block....Desert Storm saved the Hawg...when I went to tech school in 1994 we were on of the first new A-10 crew chief classes according to my instructor.

Interesting Paulrkiii....I think the A-10 or variant will be around a very long time.. If Troops are on the ground, they need IT. Although the AC-130 is deemed the most Deadliest A/C.:thumbup:

Imagine 4 A10-C,s and 2 AC-130,s on the same mission...Earthquake!!!!!

Edited March 31, 2011 by celticcoho

[jpm1]

Limassol 18 march

Edited April 3, 2011 by jpm1

[PhiXX]

with a TLAM you haven't the risk to get the pilot down but a Tomahawk can't do three turns in a cup of coffee to get a tank hidden behind a rock like a hog , or a SU-25 or a AH-64 does

Well the R/UGM-109E Tomahawk Block IV is capable of performing a few turns over the target area, scanning for targets. The advantage of having a pilot performing this task in a a10 is his higher situational awareness, comes in handy when there are your own troops on the ground. A10 is hardly SEAD or anything, it's low speed and high manouverability make it the perfect CAS aircraft. CAS (with proper FAC) is not the case in Lybia, no a-10s needed. Ofc it could be done, but I would imagine there'd be a lot of blue on blue when the hogs start roaring in. Fire in the air and see what happens :lol: Edited April 3, 2011 by PhiXX

[jpm1]

Tornado anti-tank

 

 

Mirage on its way back from Lybia (PDLCT pod and AASM)

 

RAF Lakenheath (19 march , F-15)

Edited April 5, 2011 by jpm1

[jpm1]

EDITED (see editing reason below)

 

 

Lybia (french)

 

JDAM strike on Gaddafi compound

 

Seems A-10 have really been deployed to Lybia . and according to that video , yep Gaddaf may have a huge problem

 

3 april evening - 4 april : reco , air interdiction . from Souda and the CDG

 

1 april : for Miami vice lovers only :music_whistling: :D . reco , air interdiction and CAS

 

30 march evening - 31 march : reco , air interdiction , CAS . from Solenzara and Souda

 

 

 

27 march evening - 28 march (CDG) : the Rafale in the foreground is probably a tanker

 

 

 

26 march evening - 27 march : reconnaissance , strike on a huge ammos depot near Misrata and anti-tank

 

20 march : Toulon , CDG casting off

Edited April 8, 2011 by jpm1
some dates may include day before evening

[zakobi]

At the YT video @ 0:55, maybe they should have thought that one a bit more through? :D

[jpm1]

At the YT video @ 0:55, maybe they should have thought that one a bit more through? :D

 

they're courageous to fight with that outdated equipment . today on french TV , they were reporting rebels with brand new equipment , with trucks full of military stuff ...

[MoGas]

Live ATC Malta in the last couple days callsigns in use:

 

USAF:

 

Exxon

Petrol

Sniper

Cobra

Viper

Budweiser

NATO 04

Weasel

 

First time yesterday for me a calling TUAF flight outbound to brindisi...A Tanker with 6-7 F-16 in trail, passing Malta yesterday too..

Swedish AIRFORCE are flying today as well...

 

btw. I run it while flying on the server in the background, its funny lol.

Edited April 6, 2011 by MoGas

[zakobi]

they're courageous to fight with that outdated equipment . today on french TV , they were reporting rebels with brand new equipment , with trucks full of military stuff ...

 

Could you recognize any of them? Western or eastern?

If I got it correct, NATO is willing to send weapons, but are concerned that Al-Quada is among the rebels. :(

Edited April 5, 2011 by zakobi

[Jg2001_Rasputin]

UB-16 mounted on truck

 

 

:lol:

[jpm1]

Could you recognize any of them? Western or eastern?

If I got it correct, NATO is willing to send weapons, but are concerned that Al-Quada is among the rebels. :(

 

no images , only reports . arming the rebels isn't part of the resolution but they'll do it since they want to leave the sooner possible . i heard these Al kayda stories , it's not Al kayda who asked from a democracy in Lybia . tonight Gaddafi wanted to negociate but rebels rejected . it shows that the regime begins to be seriouly weakened

 

UB-16 mounted on truck

 

 

:lol:

 

excellent

[Boberro]

Nice patent ;)

[Loaded_Dice]

I wonder if there is a possibility for Gaddafi forces to be ressuplied from ports in 'friendly' African countries through Chad, now that he is in good relations with the current government there and they do have a huge border which will be make it difficult for NATO to implement the weapons embargo? If that happens and there is still a sizeble part of the population supporting him the situation in Libya can drag forever, regardless whether the rebbels get more weapons or not. For me it seems not too difiicult for a 'willing' company (of course with appropriate financial compensation :smilewink:) to brake this weapons embargo and I can tell you there will be more than one interested party willing to take the risk for the money involved in the long run (even from NATO countries I'm sure :megalol:), so I doubt that the embargo on Libya will have the same effect as on Serbia during the 90's. For now Gadaffi seems to have enough weapon reserves so he is not too desparate about purchasing new weapons for prices way above the market ones. My opinion is that there is no military solution without a land invasion by NATO which is not going to happen for sure, so diplomacy has to take place any time soon.

 

P.S. The UB-57 MRLS seems interesting, could be effective against infantry as an area denial weapon but I doubt the precision and range and would be totally ineffcetive against any armoured vehicle

Edited April 5, 2011 by Loaded_Dice

[4c Hajduk Veljko]

arming the rebels isn't part of the resolution ...

Check resolution 1973. Specially, article 4.

[mig29movt]

I wonder if there is a possibility for Gaddafi forces to be ressuplied from ports in 'friendly' African countries through Chad, now that he is in good relations with the current government there and they do have a huge border which will be make it difficult for NATO to implement the weapons embargo? If that happens and there is still a sizeble part of the population supporting him the situation in Libya can drag forever, regardless whether the rebbels get more weapons or not. For me it seems not too difiicult for a 'willing' company (of course with appropriate financial compensation :smilewink:) to brake this weapons embargo and I can tell you there will be more than one interested party willing to take the risk for the money involved in the long run (even from NATO countries I'm sure :megalol:), so I doubt that the embargo on Libya will have the same effect as on Serbia during the 90's. For now Gadaffi seems to have enough weapon reserves so he is not too desparate about purchasing new weapons for prices way above the market ones. My opinion is that there is no military solution without a land invasion by NATO which is not going to happen for sure, so diplomacy has to take place any time soon.

 

P.S. The UB-57 MRLS seems interesting, could be effective against infantry as an area denial weapon but I doubt the precision and range and would be totally ineffcetive against any armoured vehicle

 

For those who still didn't get it: MUST READ :mad:

 

Especially when it comes to point 1.7!

 

Guess why: Endless wars between users and/or nationalities, rude behaviour when it comes to "ontopic" questions by certain users etc. etc. etc...

 

Try to keep this (and other) informative threads running because they are gold mines comparing to the ordinary media and look at the stuff much wider in general and deeper when it comes to aviation and military related stuff :thumbup:

[nscode]

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[mig29movt]

NATO Channel Video about the Arms Embargo being supervisioned by the Canadian Navy

http://www.natochannel.tv/?uri=channels/381662/1258336

[Brit_Radar_Dude]

 

0:55 love the way they set fire to the sleeping bag! ROFL.

[snipey]

new video of the rocket pods in action

[Napa]

new video of the rocket pods in action

 

Thats neat.

 

2 of them on 1 vehicle should be better. :D

[EtherealN]

Another wave of OT removed. Here's the thread title: Libyan Conflict (images/videos)

 

Note how it's NOT a discussion about budget deficits, expenditures, military appropriations bills or any of that bull. Further violation of this will meet stern action.

[egorter]

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