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Russian nuclear bomber close to Hull

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  1. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Russian nuclear bomber flies undetected to within 20 miles of Hull | Mail Online

    A Russian nuclear stealth bomber was able to fly within 90 seconds of the British coast without being picked up by radar, it was revealed today.
    The supersonic ‘Blackjack’ jet flew completely undetected to within just 20 miles from Hull in one of the worst breaches of British security since the end of the Cold War.
    RAF radar eventually picked up the plane, but the only two pairs of fighter jets used for air alerts were on other duties.

    The embarrassing breach late last year has called into question Britain's defence capabilities after four jet squadrons were cut from the RAF’s budget four years ago.
     
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  2. mikebatzel

    mikebatzel Dreadnaught

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    How far is territorial waters? Did this breach British airspace, or just come close?
     
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  3. Kruska

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    The bad part is actually that the "Blackjack" despite radar absorbing materials is not really a "stealthy" aircraft.

    Probably the Blackjack was a Tu-160PP, since Russia is aware about Britains lack in airspace surveilance which places its trust on land based radar, which a Tu-160PP is mostly able to deal with.

    Time for Britain to think about MEADS (Rather then aircraft carriers) and its anti jamming capability through seperation surveilance UHF Band and X Band 4-5 GHz.

    Regards
    Kruska
     
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  4. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    I read the story as Britain's Defense embarassed because they were not on the job by allowing the bomber to get close. I agree with Kruska, the Russians do not have a stealth bomber even thought the Blackjack, like the American B-1 bomber, have 'stealthy' designs but only minimize the radar signature from a distance.
     
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  5. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    What are the Russians doing there anyway?
     
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  6. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Letting us know they still exist..
     
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    The only way Arsenal were ever going to beat them!!!! :D
     
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  8. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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  9. C.Evans

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    Hi Miguel, I saluted you for remembering Matthias Rust and his flight. I remember this vividly and at how embarassed the Russians were. Anyway, he was who I immediately thought ot-when I first started reading this thread.
     
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