Ukraine's use of a Patriot missile system to down Russia's prized A-50 spy plane was 'historic,' said a US air defense officer

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The Beriev A-50.
A Russian A-50 early warning and control aircraft during rehearsal for the Victory Day parade over Moscow on June 20, 2020.

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Russia's hunted A-50 command planes are its eyes over Ukraine. Here's how it compares to the Boeing E-3 Sentry.

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A US E-3 Sentry, at left, and a Russian A-50 are early warning aircraft that play critical roles in military operations.
A US E-3 Sentry, left, and a Russian A-50 are early warning aircraft that play critical roles in military operations.

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