Good question-so Ukraine modifies both the RIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles to fire out of the Soviet-era Buk air defense launcher. This process has been called "FrankenSAM" - they also fire Patriot missiles as well. x.com/MalghaniNudrat…
Good question-so Ukraine modifies both the RIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles to fire out of the Soviet-era Buk air defense launcher. This process has been called "FrankenSAM" - they also fire Patriot missiles as well. x.com/MalghaniNudrat…
@JimLaPorta AIM-9 can be fired by their fixed wing fighters too.
@JimLaPorta Very pleased to see the ol' Sea Sparrow being put to good use