new Russian refueling plane rolled out, and while some online claims point to China as the buyer, the contract that's actually confirmed is with Algeria. https://defence-blog.com/new-russian-tanker-aircraft-rolls-out-algeria-contract-cited/
>>65438288why do these things have WWII style glass bomber noses
That makes sense, Algeria has always been a reliable customer. They were one of the only buyers of the BMPT and TOS1. Idk why people would think the chinks would need a foreign tanker aircraft, they have a whole fleet of Y20s for refuelling.
>>65438301presumably so that the drogue operators can keep an eye on what is happening during the refueling process
>>65438301That’s not glass those are just composite panels
>>65438326in front of the plane?
>>65438332Then why do they match exactly the masking paper and tape on the windscreens?
>>65438301IL-76 went into service in like 1971. Soviet GPS - GLONASS - only showed up in 80s and wasn't complete until like 1995.It's a navigator window. A guy sat there with a map and a compass and figured out where the fuck they are. Russia never really bothered to change it even on new planes so it stayed that way.And yes, it's likely windows with masking tape but composite panels are also possible. I know the Beriev AEW&C have solid noses actually.
>>65438389> GLONASS - only showed up in 80s and wasn't complete until like 1995.And it still sucks thirty years later BTW
>>65438408Well, yes, but nowadays they could just use commercial GPS.
>>65438303china is undeveloped or soetmhing
>>65438288Don't the Chinese have domestic Y-20s for the exact same role?
>>65438712the chinese go window shopping to russia from time to time. they get cheap shit, keep the russian mic afloat for a while and in return they get lots of benefits
>>65438303Why does algeria need air refueling?
>>65439356Pretty big territory to cover
>>65439356They are in potential dispute with Nigeria over Burquina Faso and also Algeria has the only functional African air force except maybe South Africa, so having a tanker around would let them bomb anyone they want in that general are freely.>>65438301Vestigial. They've been making this model for over 50 years and adding the glass panels is easier than redesigning the plane.The view is also nice.
>>65439356Huge territory, and a lot of new air planes recently bought (Su-57, Su-35, Su-34, modernized Su-30, J-10C etc.) >>65439498Egypt has a decent air force, lot of rafale, they're getting some chinese planes too. >>65438727China bought the Ka-52 because they've nothing similar.
>>65439569I guess the Z-10, Z-20 and the new Z-21 don't exist
>>65439840the Ka-52 can carry the Kh-35 / Kh-38 with >300 km rangethe z-20 max range of the YJ-9 is 60 km
>>65439356thirdie delusions of grandeur. local dictator wanting to look strong, potentially attack a weaker neighbour because thats more important than bettering the lives of the people. the usual thirdie spiel.
>>65439988Algeria does actually have a large military and refueling planes are useful.
>>65438389>IL-76 went into service in like 1971. Soviet GPS - GLONASS - only showed up in 80s and wasn't complete until like 1995.American GPS wasn't complete until 1993, before that service was bellow baseline quality and availability.
algerian refueling planes instead of clean water. kek. Russia should be charging them up the ass more.
>>65440189>instead of clean waterAlgeria has no water, clean or not. Most of the water is dessalinized.
>>65438288>Algeria arms against Kikas goys storming from EU and Israels colony called Morocco.ok, and whats your point?>>65438301its crazy comfortable, when you land 60 tons on grass fields.>>65438332That gorilla glass on ijewphone and Androide is such composite panels.(a jew literally stole the tech and sold it to US dapra agency, served15 years) only Russians developed it further. It has now splitter and small caliber ammunition proof capabilities with a holy anti-demonic magic shield.>>65438389>IL-76 went into service in like 1971.today IL-76 are mostly composite with changed frame design. i wonder wh russians are still calling them IL-76. maybe to keep the documents for army simple?>>65440189those are to transport nukes to Israel.
>>65439569>Egypt has a decent air force, lot of rafale, they're getting some chinese planes too. Egypt does not have a decent air force.Not only are their planes barely adequate, but they don't get viable missiles because of Israel.They were trying to become a real air force by purchasing Su35 jets with R77 missiles, but then the US/Israel stepped into to prevent that.Also Egyptians are some of the worst soldiers the world has to offer.The Chinese planes are their only hope and they are getting them because the Rafale are deliberately gimped.
Xinnie the Pooh's loyalty test make his military weakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jad_Sfy32L0What's the point of the best equipment if the people operating them have to worry about their politicial official dobbing them in?
>>65441400>Su35 jets with R77 missilesisn't the R-37 the best missile?
The Vodka Burner is rolling.https://youtu.be/ZyvY2GK9B3M
>>65439988>>65439995If anything, buying tankers for long range operations instead of tanks for parade is a sign that Algeria means business.
