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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

The Pylon Integrated Dispensing System Plus (PIDS+) and Electronic Combat Integrated Pylon System Plus (ECIPS+) installed on the F-16

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[-] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I had to look it up, but PIDS sounds very useful.

For everyone who also didn't know: it's a missile detection system with three cameras in each pylon, so almost 360° coverage, and automatic flare/chaff dispensers.

[-] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago

I love seeing that crest on the tail.

[-] MrHindsight@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Isn't it beautiful?!

[-] Vikthor@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

Happy hunting!

[-] runiq@feddit.org 11 points 2 years ago

Look I am a pacifist at heart but all this miltech is fucking sexy

[-] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago

It may be, but I'm kinda put off by the waste of lives and money spent on an industry that's so despicable even a former general of the united states' warned about.

All because deluded old men need more land to Lord over.

That being said I do still have a weak spot for the technology.

[-] runiq@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago

All because deluded old men need more land to Lord over.

You're not at all wrong.

That being said I do still have a weak spot for the technology.

Same.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Head ‘em up! Moooooove ‘em out!

[-] Marduk73@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago

Fuck yeah! I know theyll be put to great use. Burn those little red bitches out of the skies.

[-] DogWater@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Fuckin go get em!

[-] jaxxed@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago

I guess the D variants are too long range? They might cause an escalation?

[-] smokeysnilas@feddit.org 13 points 2 years ago

Not sure if you're being sarcastic? We tried holding back pretty much for years but Russia has been escalating regardless. There's no point anymore, the logical thing is to supply everything Ukraine can effectively make use of.

[-] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 years ago

There's just a huge supply of C.

[-] randombullet@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

D are more expensive than C. Might as well use up your stock piles to build upgraded variants.

R-27ER already has a range of 130KM.

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