How long until a US built AA missile shoots down a Russian jet? (Putin, Iran)

[Year2525]

When that happens, what happens after that?

[Unsettomati]

Originally Posted by Year2525

When that happens, what happens after that?

The exact same thing that happened 1983.

You have no idea what I'm talking about, do you?

In December 1983, one U.S. Navy A-6 and one A-7 were shot down by Soviet-supplied Strela missiles by Syrian forces occupying Lebanon. One aviator was rescued, another was killed, a third was taken POW and later returned.

Also, the same thing that happened in Afghanistan in the 1980s, when hundreds of Soviet and Afghan aircraft were downed with American FIM-92 (Stinger) missiles.

Nothing is precisely what will happen.

Learn some history.

[Year2525]

Too bad you didn't read nor understand the OP. Go argue with yourself.

[BostonMike7]

Originally Posted by Year2525

Too bad you didn't read nor understand the OP. Go argue with yourself.

The original post is not clear.


With the release of the report about MH-17, are you talking about a reverse scenario about what the Russians would do if a US system shot down a Russian civilian jet?


Or are you taking about a US system provided to the rebels in Syria taking down a Russian fighter jet?

[Year2525]

Originally Posted by BostonMike7

The original post is not clear.


With the release of the report about MH-17, are you talking about a reverse scenario about what the Russians would do if a US system shot down a Russian civilian jet?


Or are you taking about a US system provided to the rebels in Syria taking down a Russian fighter jet?

Thanks for that, yes the later and then maybe the increasing of arms and support to the Syrians as a result.

While it might not be an immediate public affair, the loss the one of their jet fighters will be, someone will take credit. If as someone else tried to turn into a pissing contest said, nothing, this isn't the old Soviet Union and they are going about this much differently than they did in Afghanistan. I'm looking for possible scenarios as to how they'd react, even if not highly publicized.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by Year2525

..... I'm looking for possible scenarios as to how they'd react, even if not highly publicized.

Scenarios

• Russia or USA directly shoots down the other's aircraft.
  
  It will be deemed an accident and nothing else will come from it except some political posturing. Each side still refers to the other as "partners" in combating terrorism.

• USA or Russian SAM is used by 3rd party to shoot down aircraft.

Depends upon who shot it. If it came from Syrian government, then nothing will happen. If it came from ISIL or rebels, then expect massive response.

Russia supports Syria, USA supports Rebels, Both are against ISIL.

Key difference.

• Putin is no doubt willing to shed Russian Blood to protect Syria.
• Obama is unwilling to shed American Blood to support Rebels

Ultimately, because of this, like Crimea & Eastern Ukraine, Putin will prevail.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Year2525

When that happens, what happens after that?

They will finally get what they deserve for all the evil they have done to the world all these years!!

[HappyTexan]

But..we've only provided training and "humanitarian aid".
We have not provided any military weapons..right ? right ?

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by Year2525

Too bad you didn't read nor understand the OP. Go argue with yourself.

Communicating poorly and feeling smug about people misunderstanding is no way to shape an argument.

[retiredcop111]

Nothing will happen at all. The reason is Obama has already made his foreign policy known. The Russians and Iranians will control Syria. We will be in Iraq for a while. Then we will get kicked out of there too. So We will be out of the middle east before you know it. 10 years from now Israel will be nuked like a piece of toast and then we are next.