Posted on Apr 11, 2017
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The inherent risks of superpowers clashing when we support different sides and proxies.
US Pilots at Increased Risk Following Cruise Missile Strikes: Russia
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Geopolitics / International Relations
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Not a surprise. We rubbed their nose in it and they feel a need to regain their stature in the region. Hopefully our AF and equipment is up to the challenge.
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SSgt Ryan Sylvester
Considering Russia has nothing serviceable that can answer the F-22, I'd say we're pretty solid.
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MCPO Roger Collins
This article tends to agree with you.
http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/russias-su-30sm-vs-americas-f-22-stealth-fighter-syria-who-13895
http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/russias-su-30sm-vs-americas-f-22-stealth-fighter-syria-who-13895
Russia's Su-30SM vs. America's F-22 Stealth Fighter in Syria: Who Wins?
While theSu-30SMis a very capable fourth generation fighter, it stands no chance against the Raptor. Here's why:
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SSgt Ryan Sylvester
Their T-50s (5th Gen) could stand a chance, but:
1. Aren't as capable as the Raptor, and
2. Are still over a year away, at least, from being operational.
4th Gen fighters could stand a chance against a Raptor... either sheer luck, or zerg tactics (throw a squadron at it) to force it into a visual range dogfight, or at worst, run it out of ammo. Which, of course, means half the squadron is a flaming wreck on the ground.
That also assumes the Raptor is flying alone. If Jurassic Park has taught us anything, it's that Raptors NEVER hunt alone.
1. Aren't as capable as the Raptor, and
2. Are still over a year away, at least, from being operational.
4th Gen fighters could stand a chance against a Raptor... either sheer luck, or zerg tactics (throw a squadron at it) to force it into a visual range dogfight, or at worst, run it out of ammo. Which, of course, means half the squadron is a flaming wreck on the ground.
That also assumes the Raptor is flying alone. If Jurassic Park has taught us anything, it's that Raptors NEVER hunt alone.
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CW3 Cherif L. – Very informative post, Chief. Thank you!
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