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    Friday........

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    These are photos of MVD in Chechnya. I blurred their faces. I believe this must be at least 6 years ago, maybe more.











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    Interesting new sensors on the top of the K-36 ejection seat........

    Anyone know what they are - and what variant of the seat it is ???

    Is it a new version ???

    Ken

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flankerman View Post
    Interesting new sensors on the top of the K-36 ejection seat........

    Anyone know what they are - and what variant of the seat it is ???

    Is it a new version ???

    Ken
    Maybe K-36 3,5?

    Nice pics btw!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russianlynxy View Post
    So you're saying the BMD 4 is for "pokazukha" and nothing more?
    How you think - the suspension of purchases has no reasons?
    And it is possible to tell not "pokazuha", and "operation testing" - a term much more beautiful...

    It is a little photo from the Kubinka, the author has subscribed...




























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    Sensors? No, that's canopy cutters, like those on Pilatus Pc-9 seats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flankerman View Post
    Interesting new sensors on the top of the K-36 ejection seat........

    Anyone know what they are - and what variant of the seat it is ???

    Is it a new version ???

    Ken
    Sensors? No, that are canopy cutters, like those on Pilatus Pc-9 seats.

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    Ka-52 with number 52.
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    What are these pods both the Mi-28s and Ka-52s are always carrying in these pics?
    Drop tanks?

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    Drop tanks. But what is this big pod that the Ka-52 is always carrying?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCR View Post
    What are these pods both the Mi-28s and Ka-52s are always carrying in these pics?
    Drop tanks?
    instruments and spare parts for field repair

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    Quote Originally Posted by YevgenyP View Post
    instruments and spare parts for field repair
    Also you can stow a mechanic in there and take him with you when deploying to forward bases.

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    Quote Originally Posted by void View Post
    Also you can stow a mechanic in there and take him with you when deploying to forward bases.
    Mi-28 has a room for them

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    Quote Originally Posted by YevgenyP View Post
    Mi-28 has a room for them
    Bah, thats luxury. Should just pack them into those boxes under the wings and it's all good.

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