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2017-02-24 Iraq

Iraqi jets destroy 9 Islamic State vehicles bound to Syria from Mosul

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Posted by Fred 2017-02-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 The Iraqis have jets? Obama allowed it?

Posted by Bobby 2017-02-24 07:44|| 2017-02-24 07:44|| Front Page Top

#2 A few F16s, some older Sukhois. I think some jet trainers like the Hawk or the equivalent -- those can be fine light attack aircraft.

Posted by Steve White 2017-02-24 11:06|| 2017-02-24 11:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Reportedly in inventory:

F-16IQ
Su-25
Cessna-208
T-6A
Aero L-159
An-32B
C-130E/J
Mi-35M
Mi-28NE
Bell 206

Posted by Pappy 2017-02-24 11:25|| 2017-02-24 11:25|| Front Page Top

#4 The AN32 has been fitted with a (Ukranian-designed?)wing-mounted kit that basically turns it into a light bomber.

Posted by Pappy 2017-02-24 11:29|| 2017-02-24 11:29|| Front Page Top

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