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ffr

(22,669 posts) Fri Jan 12, 2018, 06:16 PM Jan 2018

RAF Lakenheath US F-15 jets intercept Russian fighters (embedded video)

Footage has been released of US Air Force F-15 jets intercepting Russian fighters over the Baltic.

Cameras captured two separate incidents in which the US planes intercepted Russian SU-30 Flankers.

The 48th Fighter Wing, based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, was leading Nato's Baltic Air Policing Mission in Lithuania. - BBC

Not exciting, but nice clear footage.

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RAF Lakenheath US F-15 jets intercept Russian fighters (embedded video) (Original Post) ffr Jan 2018 OP

What you do not hear is the radar lock warnings. gordianot Jan 2018 #1

I'm sure ffr Jan 2018 #2

Their transponders were turned off. gordianot Jan 2018 #3

gordianot

(15,237 posts)

1. What you do not hear is the radar lock warnings.

Reply to ffr (Original post)

Fri Jan 12, 2018, 06:32 PM

Jan 2018

My understanding that is gut wrenching for the pilots.

ffr

(22,669 posts)

2. I'm sure

Reply to gordianot (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 15, 2018, 06:20 PM

Jan 2018

I wonder if our rules of engagement allow our fighters to perform a missile lock onto them as well, just in case.

gordianot

(15,237 posts)

3. Their transponders were turned off.

Reply to ffr (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 15, 2018, 07:57 PM

Jan 2018

Unidentifiable aircraft are at risk this interception was really close the transponders were probably turned on quickly. Interception radars also are used to avoid an accidental crash.

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