British Tornado in Syria will cover Typhoon fighters
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British fighter-bombers Tornado will fly on combat missions in Syria, accompanied by Typhoon fighters, in order to avoid accidental rapprochement with Russian aircraft, reports RIA News The Telegraph message.
The newspaper notes that, "unlike the Tornado, the Typhoon fighters are equipped with more advanced radar and air defense systems."
"This decision was made in connection with the fears of possible random clashes in the sky over Syria," writes the publication. In addition, the placement of the C-400 SAM system at the Khmeimim base, as well as the equipment of Russian fighters with air-to-air missiles, played a role.
Commented on the situation aviation expert John Lake: "Any aircraft that take off from the British Air Force base Akrotiri (in Cyprus) fall into the range of Russian missiles, and Typhoon have impressive capabilities to protect themselves and others."
Recall the first attacks on DAISH British aircraft inflicted on the night of December 3.
AFP 2015 / Andrew Yates
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