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Kaleva

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12. Read an article that they aren't flyable

Reply to Aristus (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 28, 2024, 11:54 PM

Apr 28

but it's possible they may have been purchased for parts or to be used as decoys

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US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 28 OP

Seems like a solid move Afrocat Apr 28 #1

Ukrainian pilots already know how to fly these. The Unmitigated Gall Apr 28 #2

All except the MIG-31. Only Russia and Kazakhan have those. Angleae Apr 28 #9

Would be superbly ironic if we give them to Ukraine...nt Wounded Bear Apr 28 #3

they'd cost MANY millions each to be air worthy... WarGamer Apr 28 #4

The way Russia is going, it at least keeps them from returning some to service Model35mech Apr 28 #5

If they can be kept airworthy, Aristus Apr 28 #6

Read an article that they aren't flyable Kaleva Apr 28 #12

Time to bring back COL Mustard Apr 28 #7

The article mentioned that Ukraine could Mr.Bill Apr 28 #8

US may have bought them to keep Russia from getting them IronLionZion Apr 28 #10

load em up with high explosives and turn them into drones. harumph Apr 28 #11

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