Footage of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum launching a quartet of US-supplied GBU-39 SDB glide bombs at a Russian position while performing a barrel roll.
Flew a shipment of these bombs to one of Ukraines neighbors recently before our cuntmander in chief pulled the plug on that. Glad I could contribute to the effort in some way as a civilian.
Biden tried to give them as much as possible during his last months, but what they have now is kept secret for tactical reasons. Ukraine made some succesful counterattacks in Donetsk during the last few weeks which gives hope, but now Russia seems to be opening fronts in Sumy and Zaporizhia.
Looks like a half-roll leading to an inverted dive and get back to NOE flying to avoid radar as fast as possible. Full barrel roll wouldn't make sense under these circumstances.
These are guided bombs, another commenter suggested it was a case of rolling during release so they could start the turn away as soon as the bombs where off the rails.
We only see the clip end half way through, could easily turn into a half barrel roll, especially if dropping a 2nd set of bombs, etc, no need to be pedantic on a short clip
If anything Ukrainians have proven to be serious McGuyers. Of course western nations have supported and provided technical expertise but i have seen cockpits with iPad minis and such from where they control the modern weapons because apparently russian tech from the 70s and 80s just can't cut it anymore.
A few NATO-states have/had MiG-29. Germany was the first after the reunification '89, then Poland and other Former-Warsaw-Pact countries. They had ample time to figure it out.
It's difficult to see what is going on with no reference points but Toss Bombing is definitely a thing, either a toss from the side to prevent flying directly over air defences or when low level bombing to delay the bomb impact until the aircraft is clear of the blast radius. The one below is called "The Idiots Loop "
But that's not how toss bombing works, well, it is, but not like this picture shows. You release the bomb at a 45 degree angle for maximum distance, and then turn and make a break for it at full throttle away from the impact point. This was important since the bombs being tossed would have been the B53, a bomb with a 9 megaton yield. You'd wana get as far away as possible from that monster before the double flash.
It's a GBU-39. You don't really toss those like ballistic weapon. They have wings and can exchange speed for altitude freely. Just be in the release parameters and they figure it out.
You're just a victim of propaganda and can't see the full picture. Even America is denying support to Ukraine—remember the meeting between Zelensky and Trump. The largest country in the world, which defeated fascism, cannot lose to Ukraine. You should take the time to study history more thoroughly.
"Which defeated fascism" lmao. You mean the country that allied with Hitler and drew up plans to divide Europe? The country that was perfectly happy to work with Fascists while it was convenient?
Yeah, Igor. I'm Finnish so I know my history to confidently say what a piece of shit Russia is. Pretty sad really as it almost started to look like the Soviets would finally be a normalish country, but then Putler happened.
you literally just said your opinion and nothing more, in Russia at least there are no homeless people on the streets, and the best metro in the world, for example.
DiarmuidRyan
Incoming ordnance has right of way
labtob
Tom Green's ears perk up.
twistedfrenchfry
Flew a shipment of these bombs to one of Ukraines neighbors recently before our cuntmander in chief pulled the plug on that. Glad I could contribute to the effort in some way as a civilian.
Alomega
WHERE IS THE EARTH SHATTERING KABOOM?!?
MagnumRadhard
ecglover
If we don't stop him on Ukraine's doorstep, he'll be on ours!
StarmineRendezvous
I really hope while they still have some US supplies they go for Russias throat if possible. Fuck the norms, take out Putin if possible.
PickleForBreakfast
Biden tried to give them as much as possible during his last months, but what they have now is kept secret for tactical reasons. Ukraine made some succesful counterattacks in Donetsk during the last few weeks which gives hope, but now Russia seems to be opening fronts in Sumy and Zaporizhia.
nimeton0
Videos that end too soon...
CelestialSea
Looks like a half-roll leading to an inverted dive and get back to NOE flying to avoid radar as fast as possible. Full barrel roll wouldn't make sense under these circumstances.
SocoFox
Bomb sight predicts where the bombs will land so you'll roll into whatever position gets the sight on the target, pickle the bomb, and then roll out.
Carl99
These are guided bombs, another commenter suggested it was a case of rolling during release so they could start the turn away as soon as the bombs where off the rails.
Sacababeach
LurkingSarcasm
Couldn't resist flipping to see the drop. (I doubt this is why)
Frederf
SDBs glide a long time. It's going to be minutes until impact.
spankeyfish
It's so they can see if all the bomb wings deployed properly, they might be videoing it as well.
battleofhastings1066
Even if it's not the purpose for the maneuver, that would be an added bonus.
Khelben350
Hard core real war. Get it done, and be creatieve about it. The Ukrainians are certainly creative.
hemanwomenhatersclub
Peppy Hare would be proud.
PlaceHolderTitle
ExistentialDreadlocks
MutatedHorse
Too bad for trump, we already sent a shitload of weapons to them. Let's hope it's enough to at least last till A. Trump dies or B. His term ends.
Gryphonosiris
Cloudypoona
Do a barrel roll!
EchoDelta141
Danger Zone
yruchasnmecuzuruninyurunincuzuchasnme
PocketCleric
Ive not heard about the Ukrainian airforce since the Ghost of Kiev rhing a few years ago
LogicDude
xakura0
Dogs don't know what aileron rolls are, can't fault em really
LordofSadFace
Thats a fox though.
xakura0
Good point, I expect more from them
GTimgur
Is there more of this?!
vanderzee
for some reason this makes me think of star fox
JessicaShadowless
To do a Barrel Roll press Z and R twice!
delpharseven
*aileron roll
HighMagosSquidward
Nah that was a legitimate barrel roll. You can see the center mass moving in a circle while the body rotates
Oatmealman1
Glad someone said it.
TacticalWeaponsAssaultTeam
"Do an aileron roll" -Nobody, ever.
I may not be a licensed pilot or even know what an aileron is, but I beat Star Fox. Twice.
TheLibraryOfWorlds
We only see the clip end half way through, could easily turn into a half barrel roll, especially if dropping a 2nd set of bombs, etc, no need to be pedantic on a short clip
whatspaulplayingtoday
But isn't that the point of pedantry?
VagabondEngineer
InexplicablyAvailableUsername
Just do a roll. Whatever roll you want.
pullingsixty
Lobster roll!
stryhf
whatsisname
I wonder what kind of "square-peg-round-hole" shenanigans is involved in attaching and launching US made ordinance from a Russian build jet.
FPAlpha
If anything Ukrainians have proven to be serious McGuyers. Of course western nations have supported and provided technical expertise but i have seen cockpits with iPad minis and such from where they control the modern weapons because apparently russian tech from the 70s and 80s just can't cut it anymore.
Mithi
A few NATO-states have/had MiG-29. Germany was the first after the reunification '89, then Poland and other Former-Warsaw-Pact countries. They had ample time to figure it out.
whatsisname
Sure, but again, I'm curious what's involved. I don't work on fighter jets for a living so I wonder what kind of things have to be done.
marthafarquar
It's difficult to see what is going on with no reference points but Toss Bombing is definitely a thing, either a toss from the side to prevent flying directly over air defences or when low level bombing to delay the bomb impact until the aircraft is clear of the blast radius. The one below is called "The Idiots Loop "
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
I knew their prices have gotten high, but a bit of an over-escalation imo
InexplicablyAvailableUsername
So you're flying under the trajectory of your bomb? Badass
alexcoldt
But that's not how toss bombing works, well, it is, but not like this picture shows. You release the bomb at a 45 degree angle for maximum distance, and then turn and make a break for it at full throttle away from the impact point. This was important since the bombs being tossed would have been the B53, a bomb with a 9 megaton yield. You'd wana get as far away as possible from that monster before the double flash.
Frederf
It's a GBU-39. You don't really toss those like ballistic weapon. They have wings and can exchange speed for altitude freely. Just be in the release parameters and they figure it out.
M34665
Convenient with what is going on that they are bombing a Target
triggrhaapi
I mean it's Target's fault for ending their DEI policies.
NowhereMan313
My reasonably-priced comfy socks!
ROBOTvsMAN
ROBOTvsMAN
I like how the turntable only really works for the center track of the three it crosses.
randomwalrus
Trains make rather poor bombers.
p4r4d153
They can be great for eliminating barricades and other large obstructive structures, though.
Yellowchopsticks
Ah, a MiG dropping US ordinance on Russian targets is so satisfying to me for some reason.
thaGh0stD0g36
Same. Its like Cain and Abel opened a donut store
OidHfz
Firstly, the Mig-29 is a Russian aircraft, and secondly, Ukraine is losing
belongsinamuseum
Thirdly, go fuck yourself.
ComradeZoidberg
That's the point of their comment. That's it's a Russian made aircraft using American weapons to attack the Russians. It's a double fuck you to them.
TheAmazingBlahaj
You dropped your Putin's c*ck flavoured chapstick on the floor.
hetriedtokillmewithaforklift
Someone created a widdle twoll account. How cute
AlwaysDownvoteDots
Ew who let this thing in
RooGryphon
Oh ok...cite your sources then. Show us how 'informed' you are
OidHfz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_MiG-29
RooGryphon
no i already know that fact. the second part of what you said.... cite your sources.
SignedEpsteinsMother
Slava Ukraini!
laner7112000
PineappleLoopsBroether
OidHfz
Ukraine is losing
TheRealArclight
sure thing tankie...
SirRichardOfHead
Sure, Igor. What ever your dear Putler says.
OidHfz
You're just a victim of propaganda and can't see the full picture. Even America is denying support to Ukraine—remember the meeting between Zelensky and Trump. The largest country in the world, which defeated fascism, cannot lose to Ukraine. You should take the time to study history more thoroughly.
HolyCringeLordBatman
"Which defeated fascism" lmao.
You mean the country that allied with Hitler and drew up plans to divide Europe?
The country that was perfectly happy to work with Fascists while it was convenient?
SirRichardOfHead
Yeah, Igor. I'm Finnish so I know my history to confidently say what a piece of shit Russia is. Pretty sad really as it almost started to look like the Soviets would finally be a normalish country, but then Putler happened.
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OidHfz
you literally just said your opinion and nothing more, in Russia at least there are no homeless people on the streets, and the best metro in the world, for example.