Ukrainian intelligence drones destroy 2 Russian Be‑12 Chaika amphibious plane for first time in historical past

The Prymary (Phantoms) particular unit of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has destroyed two Russian Be-12 Chaika anti-submarine amphibious plane in briefly occupied Crimea.

Supply: DIU

Quote: "That is the primary time a Be-12 has been hit in historical past. The Be-12 Chaika amphibious plane are outfitted with costly techniques for detecting and combating submarines."

Particulars: Alongside the 2 plane, the Prymary additionally struck one other Russian Mi-8 multipurpose helicopter.

Based on open-source data, the Be-12 Chaika is over 30 metres lengthy with a wingspan of 29.84 metres. Its most flight pace is 530 km/h. The plane made its first flight within the autumn of 1960.

Background:

  • On 21 September, it was reported that the Prymary had destroyed three Mi-8 helicopters and a Russian radar system in Crimea.
  • Earlier than that, Ukrainian intelligence particular forces destroyed a Russian 9K317M Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system within the briefly occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Its worth ranges from US$40 million to US$50 million.

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