Downing of Flight MH17 puts spotlight on Buk missile system
Russia, Ukraine and rebels have been trading the blame over the crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17. The three sides seem to agree that a Buk missile system could be involved.
The Buk - which means beech tree in Russian - includes four missiles on a turntable mounted on a tracked vehicle. A separate tracked vehicle carries early warning and acquisition radars. The system’s 5.7-meter, 55-kilogram missiles have a range of up to 28 kilometers.
Flight MH17 was reportedly flying at a height of 10 kilometers. It’s difficult to determine who shot it down, as Russia, the Ukrainian government, and anti-government forces all have Buk missiles in their arsenals.
The Buk - which means beech tree in Russian - includes four missiles on a turntable mounted on a tracked vehicle. A separate tracked vehicle carries early warning and acquisition radars. The system’s 5.7-meter, 55-kilogram missiles have a range of up to 28 kilometers.
Flight MH17 was reportedly flying at a height of 10 kilometers. It’s difficult to determine who shot it down, as Russia, the Ukrainian government, and anti-government forces all have Buk missiles in their arsenals.
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