Originally Posted by wabpilot

The F-22, or any western fighter for that matter, will detect a Russian emitter long before the Russian can detect us. That allows the F-22, to move out of the Su's cone of detection. No fighter radar has a 360 degree sweep. It's usually between 60 and 90 degrees. The smaller the cone, the longer the range. We just move to the flanks or behind. Then once in range, usually 25 nautical miles or so, we launch from a blind spot. Sure, our radar sets off his RWR, but we lock up faster and in his blind spot. With the AIM-120, we can even shut down the aircraft radar as it has a fully active mode. The Su is then in the position of having to turn and fight, or flee. If he turns and fights, he is facing an opponent with the advantage of having shot first and having better position. Fight over before it really begins. The real advantage of stealth is it allows the F-22 to get closer for its shot and a much shorter run time for the missile.