FN-6 MANPAD seen in Syria
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I feel very sad these people with misplaced belief. They are killing their own Muslims brothers for their enemies .
May they see the light of the right path and stop killing their very own people .
May they see the light of the right path and stop killing their very own people .
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How did this happen? I hope that this weapon is only one what has ended up on black market but most likely it's not. Well, i'm not going to fly anywhere near middle-east any time soon.
Brown Moses Blog: First Sightings Of Foreign MANPADS In Syria
Probably Saudi Arabia and Qatar funneling more weapons via black market, saudis were found supplying weapons from Croatia there are AUG's in the hands of the FSA by Saudi Arabia.
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How did this happen? I hope that this weapon is only one what has ended up on black market but most likely it's not. Well, i'm not going to fly anywhere near middle-east any time soon.
Brown Moses Blog: First Sightings Of Foreign MANPADS In Syria
It could not be Sudan supplying these manpads since Sudan is a pro-Iran country.
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Please dont dump it on Pakistan. FN-6 was only procured to be tested by Pakistan Navy but not ordered in large numbers. We have got Anza MK-3 with similar SAM capabilities but it is based on QW-2. Pakistan Navy is using Mistral and Anza Manpads for now. Lastly we already got our hand full with TTP Wackos and certainly have no designs for Arab countries.
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Success of Chinese Missiles in Syria To Boost Image of Country’s Weapons, Paper Says
Success of Chinese Missiles in Syria To Boost Image of Country’s Weapons, Paper Says | Defense News | defensenews.com
BEIJING — Chinese-made missiles have been used to shoot down two Syrian army helicopters, state media reported Thursday, adding that their performance could boost the international sales appeal of Chinese weapons.
The Global Times, a tabloid with close links to the ruling Communist Party, said a pair of videos posted on the Internet by Free Syrian Army rebels showed two Mi-8/17 helicopters being shot down by Chinese shoulder-launched missiles. The paper said it was not known how the rebels, who have been fighting to topple the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad for the past two years, obtained the missiles.
But it said the success of the FN-6 weapons, which it said were developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, could lift the overall image of China’s defense products.
“In regards to export prospects, Chinese weapons need to engage in more conflicts to prove their value,” Daniel Tong, identified as the founder of the Chinese Military Aviation website, told the newspaper. “The kills are proof that the FN-6 is reliable and user-friendly, because rebel fighters are generally not well-trained in operating missile systems,” he added.
Chinese weapons have not been tested in battle to the same extent as those built by the United States and Russia, and publicity surrounding the shootdowns will raise the profile of China’s air defense products, the paper cited him as saying.
But he lamented the loss of life in the conflict and said, “Any bloodshed is regrettable.”
The Global Times said Chinese missiles have shot down targets in several other conflicts, though it added that the Syrian conflict is the first time such a success has been recorded on video.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation refused to comment on the report when contacted by AFP.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular briefing that she had not seen it.
China and Russia, both members of the U.N. Security Council, have joined together to block resolutions that would have introduced sanctions against Assad’s regime. At a news conference Saturday, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said only “dialogue and negotiations” could end the Syrian war and that China was “distressed and concerned” over the “bleeding and suffering” of Syria’s people.
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Success of Chinese Missiles in Syria To Boost Image of Country’s Weapons, Paper Says | Defense News | defensenews.com
BEIJING — Chinese-made missiles have been used to shoot down two Syrian army helicopters, state media reported Thursday, adding that their performance could boost the international sales appeal of Chinese weapons.
The Global Times, a tabloid with close links to the ruling Communist Party, said a pair of videos posted on the Internet by Free Syrian Army rebels showed two Mi-8/17 helicopters being shot down by Chinese shoulder-launched missiles. The paper said it was not known how the rebels, who have been fighting to topple the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad for the past two years, obtained the missiles.
But it said the success of the FN-6 weapons, which it said were developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, could lift the overall image of China’s defense products.
“In regards to export prospects, Chinese weapons need to engage in more conflicts to prove their value,” Daniel Tong, identified as the founder of the Chinese Military Aviation website, told the newspaper. “The kills are proof that the FN-6 is reliable and user-friendly, because rebel fighters are generally not well-trained in operating missile systems,” he added.
Chinese weapons have not been tested in battle to the same extent as those built by the United States and Russia, and publicity surrounding the shootdowns will raise the profile of China’s air defense products, the paper cited him as saying.
But he lamented the loss of life in the conflict and said, “Any bloodshed is regrettable.”
The Global Times said Chinese missiles have shot down targets in several other conflicts, though it added that the Syrian conflict is the first time such a success has been recorded on video.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation refused to comment on the report when contacted by AFP.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular briefing that she had not seen it.
China and Russia, both members of the U.N. Security Council, have joined together to block resolutions that would have introduced sanctions against Assad’s regime. At a news conference Saturday, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said only “dialogue and negotiations” could end the Syrian war and that China was “distressed and concerned” over the “bleeding and suffering” of Syria’s people.
video
http://player.youku.com/player.php/sid/XNTE5NjQ2NzMy/v.swf
[video]http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTIzMDQwOTA4.html[/video]
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Damn dude. That's a shitty way to die.
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A Big No....As I know, officially never been sold to Syria….Might be from Black market.
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There's gotta be a dozen ways for people to get those weapons. I highly doubt it'd be hard too. I'm sure every rebel or armed group out there that is big and rich enough would naturally attract arms dealers that know how to get their hands on quite a lot of toys.
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If Taliban gets them, it's a wrap for NATO.
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