The fierce military clashes in the Middle East are creating an unexpected turning point. The world's most valuable and "invisible" military equipment is suffering serious losses in the Iranian sky. Zamin.uz presents an analysis of the mysterious fall of US military aviation and Iran's "strange" weapons.
The US Armed Forces are losing the best of their aviation during three weeks of fighting in the Middle East. According to the latest data, the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet and the top-secret RQ-180 drone became targets for Iranian air defense systems.
"Invisible" ghost's weak point
For the first time, the US Central Command acknowledged the combat damage of an F-35 fighter jet in the airspace over Iran. Although the aircraft reached the airfield, experts believe that after such damage, the aircraft will not be restored and will be sent to a "garbage dump."
Military historian Yuri Knutov suggests that this was caused by Iran's "strange" weapon - a hybrid complex known in the West as the SA-67.
- Operating principle: This system is a unique mixture of anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, using an optoelectronic guidance system to bypass radars.
- "Smart" ammunition: The rocket is suspended in the air, waiting for an order from the ground, and unexpectedly hits the target.
Has the secret RQ-180 drone been exposed?
Another high-profile incident involves the emergency landing of an unidentified aircraft on a military base in Greece. This device, which resembles a smaller B-2 bomber in appearance, is believed to be America's most secret project - RQ-180.
- "Arvoh" drone: This apparatus, which does not exist officially, is designed to penetrate areas with the densest air defense systems.
- The cause of the damage: Experts believe that the appearance of the drone during the day means that its systems have failed or were damaged by Iranian air defense.
Iranian sky - a dangerous zone for the USA
According to military expert Vladislav Shurighin, these "strange" systems created by the Iranian military-industrial complex are currently the most effective tool. This system, which previously shot down aircraft from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, has now become a real horror even for American "invisible" equipment.
Conclusion: Modern technologies do not always provide absolute advantage. Iran's unconventional approach puts the most expensive US military projects under suspicion.
Dear fans, in your opinion, can such technical successes of Iran change the balance of power in the region? Is the era of "invisible" aircraft coming to an end?
Read “Zamin” on Telegram!
