06-23-12, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by joegrundman
p.s. anyone know what the Syrian weapon system was that downed the Phantom?
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Possibly an SA-5 Gammon.
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According to rumors, it was an SA-5 Gammon (S-200) a long range medium to high-altitude mobile SAM produced by the Soviets in the ’60s. Five SA-5 sites are known to be active in Syria.
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http://theaviationist.com/2012/06/22/tuaf-f4-shot-down/
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