^^^ Gawd, that thing must be HEAVY.
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Originally Posted by Bowman
Why would speed be a significant determinant as to which aircraft is better? Range, payload, ECM suite, ease of servicing/operation would seem important. Neither one is really "better". Both have been very efficient for decades and both are still relevant.
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Speed makes an intercept much more difficult. Aside from giving the enemy less warning, the geometry needs to be much more precise, and being off by just a little (or making even a small maneuver) can make things go bad really fast for the defenders.