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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wonder what they'll use them for, in Germany we mostly look at them staying on the ground.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe it's something to distract the Russians. Downing one of these is great propaganda for Russia but probably not a massive loss for Ukraine except for the pilot. I can't think of these being that useful for helping Ukraine to win the war but then again I'm a plumber so what do I know.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

They are still capable SAR, surveillance, reconnaissance and personnel transport helicopters. The German ones are also equipped with anti-ship missiles and a matching radar system. When receiving three of these from the UK some time ago, Ukraine said they were needed and useful. Age alone is not a measure of usefulness. These are only slightly older than F-16, and nobody calls those old and outdated. Though not as glorious as fighters, they can still play an important role for rescuing or relocating personnel quickly.

[–] m0darn 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I remember joking about how archaic the Sea Kings were when I was in university. I finished university 15 years ago.

Want to help Ukraine? Give them to Russia.