Russian jet collides with US drone over Black Sea

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ExpressLane

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It says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried to intercept it.

The US European Command said the crash on Tuesday was the result of an "unprofessional act by the Russians".

US and allied forces will continue to operate in the area, it added. There is no word on the incident from Russia.

"Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," the US statement said.

Several times before the collision the Su-27 fighter jets dumped fuel on the drone in a "reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner".

MQ-9 Reaper drones are large unmanned aircraft with a 20m (66ft) wingspan designed for high-altitude surveillance.....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64957792

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This happened in international air space. We need to send Ukraine a few drones.
 
The Russians dumped fuel on the drone and then collided with the drone's propeller. I suspect it was a purposeful act. What should our response be?
 
ExpressLane said:
It says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried to intercept it.

The US European Command said the crash on Tuesday was the result of an "unprofessional act by the Russians".

US and allied forces will continue to operate in the area, it added. There is no word on the incident from Russia.

"Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," the US statement said.

Several times before the collision the Su-27 fighter jets dumped fuel on the drone in a "reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner".

MQ-9 Reaper drones are large unmanned aircraft with a 20m (66ft) wingspan designed for high-altitude surveillance.....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64957792

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This happened in international air space. We need to send Ukraine a few drones.
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Hilarious coming from the people who are almost certainly responsible for the terrorist act of blowing up Nord Stream.
 
ExpressLane said:
The Russians dumped fuel on the drone and then collided with the drone's propeller. I suspect it was a purposeful act. What should our response be?
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You used to say this type of shit from Russia was fake news



You NEVER denounced your own unwavering support of Putin asshole



You are a shit bag
 
ExpressLane said:
The Russians dumped fuel on the drone and then collided with the drone's propeller. I suspect it was a purposeful act. What should our response be?
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Given the expertise shown by the Russians in Ukraine, there's a good chance the collision was accidental. Colliding with a prop in flight is not conducive to pilot longevity. There are easier ways to down a drone or other single engine aircraft.

https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104470/mq-9-reaper/
Power Plant: Honeywell TPE331-10GD turboprop engine
Thrust: 900 shaft horsepower maximum
Wingspan: 66 feet (20.1 meters)
Length: 36 feet (11 meters)
Height: 12.5 feet (3.8 meters)
Weight: 4,900 pounds (2,223 kilograms) empty
Maximum takeoff weight: 10,500 pounds (4,760 kilograms)|ER: 11,700 pounds (5,307 kilograms)
Fuel Capacity: 4,000 pounds (602 gallons) | ER: 6,000 pounds (903 gallons)
Payload: 3,750 pounds (1,701 kilograms)
Max Speed: 240 KTAS
Range: 1,150 miles (1,000 nautical miles)| ER:1,611 miles (1,400 nautical miles)

https://aerospace.honeywell.com/us/...e-and-systems/engines/tpe331-turboprop-engine
TPE331 Turboprop Engine
AeroBT-TPE331_Cessna_Supervan_900_Texas_Turbines-0G4A0110-2880x1440:3-2-list
 
moon said:
Do you mean that there are American military drones operating off of RUSSIA'S coast ?
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So that is what Russia is claiming?


That they own the airspace everywhere



Fucking idiot


Even your beloved Putin didn’t try to claim that you worthless clown
 
So now moon is saying American can only fly over American airspace



You going to kill Americans for Putin now you fucking idiot?
 
evince said:
So now moon is saying American can only fly over American airspace



You going to kill Americans for Putin now you fucking idiot?
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Isn't flying military drones off of Russia's coastline somewhat....er.............provocative ?
 
ExpressLane said:
It says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried to intercept it.

The US European Command said the crash on Tuesday was the result of an "unprofessional act by the Russians".

US and allied forces will continue to operate in the area, it added. There is no word on the incident from Russia.

"Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," the US statement said.

Several times before the collision the Su-27 fighter jets dumped fuel on the drone in a "reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner".

MQ-9 Reaper drones are large unmanned aircraft with a 20m (66ft) wingspan designed for high-altitude surveillance.....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64957792

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This happened in international air space. We need to send Ukraine a few drones.
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You gonna help moon kill Americans for this?



Or are you going to apologize for backing Putin over your Own nation for nearly a decade you traitor
 
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