Ukrainian Su-27s use low-flying tactics
One of the last targets of the Ukrainian Su-27s was a pontoon bridge in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian Su-27 fighters use low-flying tactics to avoid enemy radars and successfully attack strategic targets.
This was reported by Forbes.
Su-27s are equipped with American GBU-39 glide bombs, which have a range of more than 95 km thanks to retractable wings and GPS guidance. With their help, point strikes are aimed at strategically important objects, such as pontoon bridges and command posts.
One of the videos shows how the Su-27 drops four American GBU-39 glide bombs from one pylon under the wing. Before dropping, the plane sharply gains height, providing the bombs with maximum range.
“This method — fly low, gain altitude, drop bombs, retreat — minimizes the effect of enemy fire on a military aircraft…