Originally posted by Dima
how od you know that they're not inducting the Su-35/37,
the Russian government is extremely interested in both programs, particularily the Su-37, AND, just to add, the Su-37 is not complete yet, the full version with full specs will be in 2007, and it will be able to reach Mach 3, and a few other features, have to ask my friend, he knows more about that
as Russia's trade surplus grows even faster, and it's budget surplus grows even larger, there will be more money funnelled into Rand D projects as well as acquisition of new equipment over the nest few years
stupid information, you've never heard of the AIM-54 Pheonix being use dgainst normal fighter aircraft, wow, talk about stupid
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/aim-54.htm
AIM-54C can better counter projected threats from tactical aircraft and cruise missiles
and although the Ks-172 and the AIM-54 Pheonix are both made for destroying AWACS, tankers etc. they can also be used against fighter aircraft, although it's inefficient(it has a really low chance of actually destroying the aircraft, because a fighter maneuver's much better than an AWACS or Tanker aircraft)
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/aim-54.htm
AIM-54C can better counter projected threats from tactical aircraft and cruise missiles
and although the Ks-172 and the AIM-54 Pheonix are both made for destroying AWACS, tankers etc. they can also be used against fighter aircraft, although it's inefficient(it has a really low chance of actually destroying the aircraft, because a fighter maneuver's much better than an AWACS or Tanker aircraft)
"AWAC killing m,issiles have that range."
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Secondly a simple logic If AIM54 was taht good then they souldnt be planning to phase it out but instead use it with their F18's .
why do you still think that Russia has no money, do some studying, then talk to me about the Russian economy, it's literally BOOMING
keep track on current events, and then you'll realize Russia is not poor anymore, not even close
although, you are correct that Russia will no longer purchase anymore MiG-31's, but don't rule out the Su-37, which could take it's place and the Su-27's, the Su-35, i don't know where it would fit since the Su-37 is superior to it
BTW su35 3su37 are all based on su27. And so need not be termed as saperate planes and developments . Again They are not
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