weird sphere on the top of the SU-24

Posted by guy_does_something@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 10 comments

Does anyone know what this dome on the top of the SU-24 is? my guess its some kind of RWR, or maybe some kind of missile approach warning system?

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You see comrade in Soviet Russia plane ejects pilot to use as distraction the little pod helps plane fly home safely. As you know comrade equipment is expensive and people are cheap that is the Russian way.

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Ingame_Name_13@reddit

IR-Sensor so your defensive suit knows a missile was fired at you by seeing its hot as fuck Rocket-exhausts

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vtGaem@reddit

Red eyes for the scream device

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green-space-guy@reddit

when in doubt, the answer is always: sensor

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Lego_Dima@reddit

Soviets saw Star Wars and tried to rip it off; ergo...

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plane__nerd@reddit

A droid like R2 D2

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guy_does_something@reddit (OP)

i am now convinced that the Su-24 is indeed fully controlled by a soviet R2 D2.

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Delbert2003@reddit

Defensive measures were also improved with the new "Karpaty" system, incorporating the "Mak" infrared sensor on the upper fuselage surface amidships…..?

https://www.keymilitary.com/article/fencers-soldier