[RBC] In Russia, there are still five operational A-50 reconnaissance aircraft remaining. They can carry out missions, however, after the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down the second aircraft of this type, the enemy no longer flies them near Ukraine, according to the material titled "Air battle: How Russia loses aircraft and whether Ukraine actually faces air defense issues."
"According to our data, the Russians have 5 serviceable A-50s and A-50Us in their arsenal that can perform the tasks. But after the second A-50 was shot down, they no longer fly near Ukraine," according to RBС-Ukraine's source in the security services.
It's crucial to understand the role of this aircraft in Russia's military operations. The A-50 is not just a plane; it's a sophisticated tool that detects aviation, conducts reconnaissance of radar systems and air defense complexes, cruise missiles, and is capable of 'scanning' the sky up to a range of 500-600 kilometers. |