HomeWorldConflictsFootage filmed by a bystander, probably recorded on a phone, shows a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter firing on a Russian / Iranian Shahed-136 drone.
I’m guessing that deeper in Ukranian territory, where enemy long range AAMs and GBAD are not a concern, helicopter chin guns can be a very cost-effective solution to the long-range attack drone problem.
Interesting, how to prevent a friendly AA fire in this case?
The operation is much cheaper than that of a MiG-29 and the ammunition used is cheaper than an R-73 missile. It is a good idea to use helicopters, they fly high enough to have a wide view of where the drones are without them hiding in the relief by flying low, but they still have a much lower operating cost than a fighter
but why the flares? I assume it is over friendly area.
A bit overkill for the autocannon I say, those rounds gotta land somewhere. If it can keep up, how about a couple dudes with PKMs hanging out in the troop compartment?
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I’m guessing that deeper in Ukranian territory, where enemy long range AAMs and GBAD are not a concern, helicopter chin guns can be a very cost-effective solution to the long-range attack drone problem.
Interesting, how to prevent a friendly AA fire in this case?
The operation is much cheaper than that of a MiG-29 and the ammunition used is cheaper than an R-73 missile. It is a good idea to use helicopters, they fly high enough to have a wide view of where the drones are without them hiding in the relief by flying low, but they still have a much lower operating cost than a fighter
but why the flares? I assume it is over friendly area.
A bit overkill for the autocannon I say, those rounds gotta land somewhere. If it can keep up, how about a couple dudes with PKMs hanging out in the troop compartment?
[Video fo what I’m suggesting, basically](https://vxtwitter.com/Jack_Mrgln/status/1810654343349055722)
This looks fake to me
Apache please
Hello mister America. Please give some Apaches to kill those nasty drones. Thanks.