[Doe Eyes]

I’m not buying the meme that this disaster was caused by “bad luck” or we are up against ancient weaponry employed by primitives that get in an occasional lucky shot.

We have the technology to decoy advanced guided missiles so that they do not impact the aircraft.

We cannot decoy a rocket propelled grenade.

[ngat]

The point is, information is being leaked to leave an impression before the facts have been established.

PS. So what you are saying Chinooks are invulnerable to MANPADS. Please.