Ukraine using gunners in prop planes to down drones from Russia

Yakkety-yak! It’s a counter-drone attack! Right now, in the skies above Ukraine, a 50-year-old propeller-driven airplane is racking up kills against 21st century unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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[@goodfortunedj]

That's actually cool as hell

[@f-86zoomer37]

lol cope russia is winning. Remember russia was gonna run out of tanks? Actually Ukraine ran out of jets

[@sirab3ee198]

@@f-86zoomer37 you want Ukraine to use modern supersonic jets to down small UAV ???? firstly economically it makes no sense since after everyof flight a few hours of maintanance need to be done and secondly those planes are crazy fast to even be able to track the small drones..... You are either a Ruzzian Troll or a space muppet ...

[@roeci6]

Jets are to fast to hunt drones . They are used to drop the french hammers on frontline units , a video was released on telegrams last week . As for russia winning , it's not losing like many in the west think , sure . But winning? Mayor loss of population , economic troubles and practically fully dependent on china (almost 90% of critical trade now commes from china , if chi says no russia is ruind )

[@wubblersswubblerss4822]

@@f-86zoomer37 cope. ukraine still has mig's its smart to use these and not the mig remember 3 day operation? ooops! its been 3 years almost ivan

[@boom.26]

@@f-86zoomer37 my brother in christ you dont make sense

[@5133937]

This makes sense. Jets may be too fast to get a good shot at slow-moving drones. You probably need a prop plane, helicopter, or another drone for this task.

[@f-86zoomer37]

Hahahahah cope. Western propaganda cope 😂😂😂😂

[@tommykaung5882]

Just like RAF pilots shooting down German V1 Rockets during WW2.

[@GenJuhru]

..and Spitfires' tipping V2 rockets off course.

[@hiha2108]

​@@GenJuhru No, not V2😂

[@DD-uf2uo]

Not V2,. They tipped V1. There is a Big difference. V1 was also known as a "BUZZ BOMB". Have a great day. .

[@DS91284]

Makes sense. Similar speed to most drones out there. Way better turn rate and maneurability than most modern jet fighter. Good on em. Low cost asset vs low cost asset.

[@8888shooter]

👏👏👌. Many thanks, Ryan, for these informative videos. They are so interesting to watch. I have subscribed to see more , they are well presented and edited . Great job, guys!👍😁

[@mjk9388]

It's a good idea. I'm guessing they already tried using semi auto shotguns and felt the infantry rifle bullets were better.

[@argentaegis]

Probably a range issue. 50ish yards doesn't give a lot of time for the shot, and frankly that's a bit close to be flying that fast in a "highly experienced airframe" near something that explodes.

[@mjk9388]

@@argentaegis You're probably right. There are shot gun shells that shoot birdshot or buck shot farther. I was just thinking shooting rifle bullets down into an urban area is probably more dangerous than shotgun shells that would lose a lot of their momentum by the time they hit dirt.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Actually shotguns have been pretty effective for infantry against drones, hitting it with a standard rifle is MUCH harder.

[@konfunable]

@@argentaegis These drones do not explode. They only shoot down reconnaissance drones. Iranian Shaheeds have too powerful warheads and YAK would be blown away. Safe distance would be too far for any rifle to be effective.

[@prabhuraaj101]

Ukraine going madmax way - in skies.. Gets to show how lonely they must be

[@argentaegis]

I wonder if flak would be useful against the dumber (and slower) end of drones. Cost per shot would be good.

[@hestan723]

that's already a thing

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

@@hestan723 Yep I wanna say they're using some german AA guns that do that for that reason, I might be wrong though.

[@BroadcastRyan22]

Definitely using what I'd call "flak style" munitions. Skyranger is in use and more weapons that fire the same sort of AHEAD ammo will be on the way if Rheinmetall's new Frankentank catches on. (I did a story on that too, 😁) But those systems can't be everywhere... Which makes the Yak a decent option over more rural areas

[@FLMKane]

Shilkas say hi

[@nrauhauser]

During World War I planes were unarmed. Pilots had six shot revolvers, then rifles because range matters. I recall reading that sometimes a bag with a couple bricks was part of their kit. A year or so later Lewis guns mounted within reach of the cockpit (so the pilot could reach them with a long handled hammer to clear jams) were the norm. What's next here might involve low pressure Soviet 30mm or NATO 40mm grenades with time fuses for air burst, or maybe a renaissance for the compact bullpup P90, with its small but potent 5.7x28mm and relatively deep 50 round magazine. Then unarmed surveillance drones will ram light planes. Then we'll see ground launched drone hunting drones in pairs on makeshift hardpoints. The future isn't hundred million dollar fuel guzzlers, it's a million hundred dollar 3D printed children's toys with battlefield mods. Ukraine is showing us how the Lockheed Skypig's nose is going to be pried from the feeding trough.

[@through-faith-alone]

this bodes well for my boomer stocks

[@wyliem]

you knw the drones are basically the same as the ones on amazon?

[@jawadad73]

best guess were about 2 weeks away of russian drones showing up with yaks painted on their side...nothing is gonna turn the momentum at the front, not yaks ,not biplanes, not f16 's

[@theotheleo6830]

How would Ukraine know the types and number of drones that were destroyed by their missile in a base in Russia?

[@FLMKane]

And they said fighter pilots were obsolete

[@benbo4394]

Igla Manpad salivating

[@andresvalenzuela6338]

That's pretty metal!

[@BroadcastRyan22]

🤘

[@GnosticAtheist]

Logical. These drones may be stealthy, but they are relatively slow moving. Still, the gunner isnt going to have a very steady aim, thats for sure.

[@Jesper987654321]

Yakkety-yak! It’s a comeback.

[@FLMKane]

Stalinium intensifies

[@aakashboom]

Wat abt airships

[@TheMichaelBeck]

Slava Ukraini!

[@14k46]

SLAVA RUSSIA!

[@johndsdevblogs]

Modern problems, modern solutions?

[@notusneo]

So many WW1 coming back at this war

[@hardheadjarhead]

Hmmm. Maybe they need to bring back some old WWI era planes. Twin machine guns synced with the prop….

[@jakubl8271]

The only surprise: why so late? Know-how available since 80 years.

[@brokenglassboy860]

What’s a SAM?

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

SAM. Surface to air missile.

[@Dimaz42]

wow.. how hard would that be shooting firearms from a convertible airplane to down a small and agile target 😅

[@TruRepublican]

Where are the 50 super tiscanos the US gave them?

[@nobodyherepal3292]

We didn’t give Ukraine super Tucanos.

[@justarandomguy401]

Even if we gave them..... They r probably installed on zelensky house

[@barbarian1807]

Just one question why is that drone parachuting down instead of flying in air

[@nobodyherepal3292]

That’s basically how that drone is recovered after the mission.

[@barbarian1807]

@@nobodyherepal3292that drone is ukraine or russian??? Thanks

[@nobodyherepal3292]

@@barbarian1807 Russian. It’s an observation drone.

[@BroadcastRyan22]

What they said ☝️

[@colin1235421]

Does this not complicate Ukraine's air defense? They now have to shoot down aircraft and drones without shooting down this plane.

[@nobodyherepal3292]

Not really, if they’re flying low and are in radio contact with their command.

[@iskatoysen]

я немного пьян и вот что я вам скажу, это всё по вашу душу европейцы, сначала вы шутите потом вы наблюдаете а потом вы воюете

[@Vaushgg]

World war 1 all over again. Nice!

[@woodonfire7406]

You might as well bring back P-51s just to down those pesky UAVs

[@adeebfarji7122]

USA patriot missile system is not working????

[@nobodyherepal3292]

No there working great, but for a small drone like this, why waste a good missile?

[@FlorinSutu]

This is a sad story, it proves how desperate Ukraine is.

[@f-86zoomer37]

Ukraine can’t win.

[@user-iz8rm4km9x]

Using old equipment doesnt mean they're desperate. Its about using the right tools for the job, they're being resourceful and using their brains. Why would they even waste a multi hundred thousand dollar rocket just for a small drone when they can use the yak for a cheaper price?

[@f-86zoomer37]

@@user-iz8rm4km9x massive cope

[@ElkaPME]

If the ukrainians are getting desperate, then they should've been sending those yaks into the frontlines to try kill any jets or troops on the ground, but they're not doing that. This is a lot more in line with being resourceful and having ingenuity. At least have a brain to think through your logic and words because you're making yourself look dumb

[@sirab3ee198]

using your brain is hard.... seek help

[@f-86zoomer37]

lol did ukro s run out of jets? This is so pathetic. They’re so desperate to fight a war they can’t win.

[@filonin2]

Propeller planes are far more suited to fight slow flying drones. What's pathetic is Russia failing to win against a country right on it's own border for over 3 years. That and your kok size.

[@f-86zoomer37]

@@filonin2 lol what a cope. Yeah Ukraine is retreating but winning!

[@sirab3ee198]

@@f-86zoomer37 Ruzzian Troll detected ....

[@nobodyherepal3292]

No, prop planes are just a more economical solution for defense against small drones

[@justarandomguy401]

​@@f-86zoomer37 yes they are winning by looking at their foreign bank account details..... War was a good business to them....

[@smertrusne3156]

We do that only cause it's much cheaper than using a Patriot missiles, who costs millions. Send us more anti-aircraft systems, that's a question...