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Originally Posted by gimini
Dose Russia has the capability built a stealth fighter that cans mach F-22
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The short answer is no.
They just finally got a working AESA and still lack LPI technology
The engines they have to work with are still underpowered comapred to the PW119
They don't have the RnD budget for an F-22 like craft
They don't have the experiance in making the latest ram materials, specially the ceramic used on the F-22.
it is not at all certain they can fix the air intake problem and achieve mach 2+ with fixed inlets or make stealthy movable inlets.
The only Russian aircraft I am aware of that has ever super cruised is the TU-144
They still have serious shortcoming in thier computer and digital industries.
They do have a couple of areas of expertise though.
1- worlds best aircraft mounted IR systems
2- good missiles with well developed HMCS
3- experiance with 3D TVC
While the Russian's work on these problems the F-22 just keeps getting better and better. General Jumper reportedly flew the F-22 at mach 1.7+ in Super Cruise. Cheif Test Pilot Paul Metz said the plane will do at least 1600mph but this is probably low by nearly .3 mach at a minimum. If the F-22 gets the same boost other fighters get from full burner then the F-22 is at least capable of mach 2.7 and might break mach 3.