A video of an IDF strike on an Iranian Mi-17 helicopter has gone viral, with some claiming it is a painted decoy.

Very impressive that these ‘wood or other material’ rotors not only stay stationary during the explosion, but remain at the exact same angle throughout. Must be tied down at both ends, with something that can withstand high explosives.

Absolutely impossible that Iran could have the technology to make… Paint.

That’s why it likely was a real helicopter. This is a pretty low-powered explosion, designed to just disable the helicopter. Here’s a video of it on a real helicopter: https://xcancel.com/LucasGimne79974/status/2029851274955431963#m

Same lack of rotor movement.

And here’s a screenshot of the video of the explosion, clearly showing smoke going underneath the rotors:

I don’t think Iran has the tech to make paint float in the air ánd survive an explosion.

“same lack of rotor movement”

Shares video of rotors moving

“Clearly showing smoke under the rotors”

144p video

Come on man it’s like you’re not even trying to earn your payment

Don’t believe your lying eyes I guess. A shaky 144p video is definitely proof the rotors stayed perfectly still though.

I was hoping the video would show a clearly painted image but the visual evidence just doesn’t support it.

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