He knows. He is suggesting the PA use jets for CAS as the Cobras are running out of service life.
He hasn't accounted for factors like loiter time etc.
Everyone has a tendency to exaggerate their own products. But the Pantsir in this case would not be operating in isolation. Rather it would be part of a integrated air defence system.
There has been a change to the armour on the side (From the original design). Slightly different armour panels where the smoke launchers were. Might be addressing the frontal arc issue that we discussed previously. Additional blocks of ERA? On the top of the turret front and the storage areas...
Ok well as a Infantryman I'll Say these are the factors that will need to be considered. in no particular order;
Weight of the weapon--The heavier weapons are more tiring to carry and add to the overall burden of the solder.
Accuracy of the weapon--If you can't hit anything whats the point...
Anyone remember this headline?
Indian officer accused of planting weapons on Kashmir civilians
The Indian army admitted in September that three labourers were killed in staged gun battle after public outcry.
I happen to work in London and have encountered both groups in large numbers. Some communities in Nigeria believe all kinds of nonsense that even involve murder of small children.
Ukrainians have a stigma about mental health problems like the Nigerians and I even have articles that show it...