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  If take them for test flights first, maybe check the Carfax...
context: They got spares? Surprising… >
  
  These 24 Su-35s were originally ordered by Egypt.
  But Egypt cancelled the order before delivery so Russia has been looking for customers for these Aircraft since then. (And Since as they are Export Aircraft it's possible that they are not fully interchangeable / Compatible with the Su-35s currently in use with the Russian Air Force.) >
  
  It's also worth mentioning that Ukraine is effectively denying its airspace to Russia. The Russians don't need aircraft, they need munitions for their existing fleet of fighter bombers. >
  
  Interesting. I have no idea about this stuff. Why is a fighter bomber the choice for this conflict? >
  
  Multi-role. Better against ground forces. Ukraine has minimal air force so traditional fighter jets aren't as necessary as ones that can support ground troops. >
  
  What wonders me since the beginning of this conflict ok first Russia had to learn some lessons.The unexpected resistance of Ukrainian troops.The drones used by Ukraine for reconnaissance and sometimes attacks.The missiles used against Ships.The ManPads so all the western weapons supplies that Ukraine got.But why did the Russian army as it seems don’t adapt till today and change strategy?.There are some changes now using heavy artillery against Ukrainian trenches.But why they don’t use heavy bombers which they got in masses to bomb Ukrainian troops and compounds from an high altitude i don’t understand that,also a more heavy and intense use of heavy mortars and artillery they have enough they can produce enough they have all resources needed inland to produce them,but they have a large stock more than enough for 3 wars.I don’t get there strategic move. >
  
  
  They have no production. All their shit was produced in the USSR, it is old Soviet stockpile equipment. At most it has been refurbished since then. So they can't make new artillery or new anything else really. Russia doesn't actually have a proper economy. Outside of the main two cities it has a really informal economy, more like a 3rd world country. My friend lives in a city of 300,000, so do I, but I was shocked at how informal she described everything as. All the production was sold off in the 90's by oligarchs and never rebuilt.
  Bombers can be shot down as other commenter said
  They are running out of artillery barrels, shells etc and the rate of attrition is so much more massive than production.
  They can't change strategy because their options are limited, and their leadership is still the same (terrible, and with decision making based on lies) >
  
  
  Russia doesn't actually have a proper economy
  
  Russia's GDP is lower than the state of Texas while having almost 5 times the population. >
  
  Russia’s GDP is similar to Brazil’s, which is honestly crazy considering how the two countries are viewed so differently. >
  
  It seems like it's easier to have notoriety when you have a big military, and am willing to use it occasionally. It creates it's own political gravity. >
  
  of course the image is of mig-29s lol >
  
  payment for the Drone's that don't come from Iran..... >
  
  see everyone?? Iran isn't GIVING drones away, they are trading for them. it's entirely different. >
  
  “ I’ll trade you guys 200 working drones for 24 working jets”  
  “ I’ll trade you guys 200 working drones for 24 jet looking items.” >
  
  And they both get drones/jets from Wish dot com. >
  
  New article has picture of mig-29, why are news agencies so bad with planes? >
  
  And every rifle is an AK-47 and every pistol is a glock >
  
  Every weapon is "high powered". I can't wait to hear about a high powered knife. >
  
  Shark knives are terrifying, knife with a 12g CO2 cartridge for injecting gas out the tip >
  
  No shit that knife was in fact terrifying.  My insides got all jiggly and uncomfortable seeing it in action. >
  
  Looks like Russia is still planning on Iran to help them against Europe >
  
  Lmao neither would last 5 minutes in a real all out conflict with the west. That said, humanity might not either. >
  
  America could conquer Iran in two seconds. 
  America conquered Iraq in 6 weeks. 20 years later, we are still there, and we can never leave. Be careful what you wish for >
  
  Iran is a bit more formidable than Iraq. There’s a reason Israel and Saudi Arabia are constantly trying to get the US to do things there. >
  
  Small print: Planes gently used in Ukraine. >
  
  That sounds dirty for some reason. >
  
  “Who needs their sukhossy eaten?” >
  
  Not the best day to be literate >
  
  Call me silly but those are Mig 29 Fulcrums not Su-35 Flankers >
  
  Nope you are correct. News sites seem to just Google "Russian fighter" and paste the first image. >
  
  Its ok, a republican congressman posted a picture of a russian warship for the US navy's birthday >
  
  Who? Do you have a link? >
  
  No I Said 35 su-24 jets >
  
  Thank you for the purchase order of 35224 jets. Incoterm 90 does not apply and the order is irreversible as stated in our terms of service. Edit: Delivery time is updated. With the current backlag of microprocessors we estimate delivery time to be 25 years. To leviate for the waiting time we can dispatch 10 well used airframes clear for reassembly. You can pick them up at these locations in Ukraine. >
  
  CANCEL! CANCEL! CANCEL! Why is the button greyed out? Fuck! >
  
  We have recieved your purchase order of three pieces of cancelling and a fuck. Funds have been transmitted by your patreons. We have dispatched three executioners and a whore to your location. Have a nice day. >
  
  Wait, our patrons can get us jets?! Here I’m getting $18 a month and those cheap fucks could be sending me jets. >
  
  The Su-35 while competent is just dog shit when flown by pilots with no training. >
  
  Same goes for any other piece of military hardware. >
  
  Can confirm. An Abrams being flown by a pilot with no training can't even get off the runway. >
  
  can confirm, just failed at landing my m1 abrams, shit is difficult to hover >
  
  Depiction of a tank landing >
  
  Lmao haven’t seen that in a time. It’s a nice gif 
  I’ll consult my Russian comrades on their tank flying experiences. My shaman will be in town next week so it’s perfect. >
  
  They are buddies with Iran. That’s all anyone really needs to know about Russia. >
  
  'Birds of a feather flock together' as the saying goes. >
  
  "20 Su-35 for 50 of your drones."
  "How about 24 Su-35?" >
  
  Shows a pic of Mig-29s...