So your Rafales only had MICAs to defend themselves...
So your Rafales only had MICAs to defend themselves...
You know about this better than anyone else in this forum.So your Rafales only had MICAs to defend themselves...
There is a very strong chatter of a MICA hit on PAF aircraft. I was thinking it to be from M2K but now it seems it was a Rafale which did it.So your Rafales only had MICAs to defend themselves...
FGFA.
I wouldn't right off Rafale just because of one "supposed" incident. Let's wait for more details to come out. Su-60MKI would be the customized variant of Su-57M with tandem back-seat and all Russian avionics being replaced by Indian ones. We may not get IP like what FGFA was supposed to have, but at this point we don't need it as our own AMCA would address that gap.
Su-60MKI would become a necessity once PAF gets J-35As. If J-10CE + PL-15 combo could be lethal then just think about how potent J-35 + PL-15 combo would be. Su-60MKI then not only becomes an imaginery jet but an absolute requirement to take on PAF's J-35 & KAAN along with PLAAF's J-20, J-36 & J-50.
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.FGFA.
I wouldn't right off Rafale just because of one "supposed" incident. Let's wait for more details to come out. Su-60MKI would be the customized variant of Su-57M with tandem back-seat and all Russian avionics being replaced by Indian ones. We may not get IP like what FGFA was supposed to have, but at this point we don't need it as our own AMCA would address that gap.
Su-60MKI would become a necessity once PAF gets J-35As. If J-10CE + PL-15 combo could be lethal then just think about how potent J-35 + PL-15 combo would be. Su-60MKI then not only becomes an imaginery jet but an absolute requirement to take on PAF's J-35 & KAAN along with PLAAF's J-20, J-36 & J-50.
Compared to what? F-22 or F-35? Maybe, yes. But it's good enough to kick J-20 & J-35's butt until AMCA is ready and that's what matter to us.You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.
Avionics is least of the Su 57's problems, it's a shit stealth platform plain and simple.
Why so confident in the Su-57? It's not operational. Russia in a decade has managed 32 planes(10 testing)Compared to what? F-22 or F-35? Maybe, yes. But it's good enough to kick J-20 & J-35's butt until AMCA is ready and that's what matter to us.
Everyone should read this, the info war sections are especially good.Tim cooper's assesment of the 7th May operation.
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Just dig up how Su-30MKI performed in strike/air-to-air role by reading @vstol Jockey's posts on the other thread. Also look at how "very informed" guys are saying like this:Why so confident in the Su-57? It's not operational. Russia in a decade has managed 32 planes(10 testing)
It's going to be Su-57 with our own systems. So we're not worried. It already outflies everything else including your Raptor.I would bet my life the J-20 and J-35 are better than the Su-57. Money and industry talk.
RuAF's performance in Ukraine has nothing to do with IAF. IAF fights differently as you saw how they wrecked Pak in just 3-5 days.Let's see the Su-57 perform in Ukraine first pls. Russia desperately needs stealth fighters, yet the Su is doing nothing.
Why do you keep posting some tweet by unknown guy without any source.Just dig up how Su-30MKI performed in strike/air-to-air role by reading @vstol Jockey's posts on the other thread. Also look at how "very informed" guys are saying like this:
This is just a precursor of us acquring Su-57s in huge number.
It's going to be Su-57 with our own systems. So we're not worried. It already outflies everything else including your Raptor.
RuAF's performance in Ukraine has nothing to do with IAF. IAF fights differently as you saw how they wrecked Pak in just 3-5 days.
In the end, GOI is extremely p*ssed off at Trump's behaviour. F-35 was most definitely in contention but now all American high-end weapons are out. It's going to be more Rafales and Su-57s, whether you like it or not.
Just dig up how Su-30MKI performed in strike/air-to-air role by reading @vstol Jockey's posts on the other thread. Also look at how "very informed" guys are saying like this:
If it flies at all. Besides, why would anyone care about outflying? Pak India showed modern dogfights are 150km min range lol. SU has dogshit stealth.It's going to be Su-57 with our own systems. So we're not worried. It already outflies everything else including your Raptor.
RuAF plane performance has something to do with the IAF. Yes, IAF beat Pakistan in 3-5 days. It's not a giant accomplishment. Pakistan literally doesn't have the stocks or money to fight India beyond skrimishes. Pakistan couldn't protect HQ-9 from 450 Harpys.RuAF's performance in Ukraine has nothing to do with IAF. IAF fights differently as you saw how they wrecked Pak in just 3-5 days.
India and America's loss then. But, I don't think/hope India will let an acquisition of a platform be affected by the noise. Too much is at stake. I do find it funny how governments are constantly surprised at how dumb Trump is.In the end, GOI is extremely p*ssed off at Trump's behaviour. F-35 was most definitely in contention but now all American high-end weapons are out. It's going to be more Rafales and Su-57s, whether you like it or not.
Missing the woods for the trees, not surprising!Why do you keep posting some tweet by unknown guy without any source.
When talking about stealth bringing in MKI shows desperation. It is the biggest fighter in the subcontinent. It does have a role in the mix like F-15EX but nothing to do with stealth.
The tweet guy got the intel directly from pilots of IAF. Believe or leave at your own discretion.I seriously doubt the MKI had some miracle performance. I maintain that 4 gen 4.5 gets are maybe better or worse, but no structural differences. Rafale was sent into a horrible ROI engagement. Speaking of @vstol. Do you think Rafale shootdown stuff should still be banned off the forum?
Maybe but J-35 won't be a paragon of stealth either. We need stuff to defeat Chinese/Pak Stealth jets. We're not looking to fight USAF at the moment.If it flies at all. Besides, why would anyone care about outflying? Pak India showed modern dogfights are 150km min range lol. SU has dogshit stealth.
Which means don't judge how Su-57 does in RuAF's hands vs IAF's. It's always a man-machine combo.RuAF plane performance has something to do with the IAF. Yes, IAF beat Pakistan in 3-5 days. It's not a giant accomplishment. Pakistan literally doesn't have the stocks or money to fight India beyond skrimishes. Pakistan couldn't protect HQ-9 from 450 Harpys.
It's not only Trump but Biden too did things that was against India. To be your enemy is bad but to be your friend is fatalIndia and America's loss then. But, I don't think/hope India will let an acquisition of a platform be affected by the noise. Too much is at stake. I do find it funny how governments are constantly surprised at how dumb Trump is.
I'm sure it performed well. Even great. My point is even a jesus 4.5 gen is a 4.5 jet. I strongly believe the Rafale is the best 4.5 jet on the planet, yet it means not much in the grand scheme of things. At least we know all the nonsense about spectre is gone. If India's response to the J-20 is Rafale, good luck.Missing the woods for the trees, not surprising!
The tweet guy got the intel directly from pilots of IAF. Believe or leave at your own discretion.
Why not? Russia struggling makes sense, they're broke and post USSR military industry is gone. China is a 20 trillion dollar economy that is the world's manufacturing hyper power. Why would China struggle? Stealth isn't exactly new technology.Maybe but J-35 won't be a paragon of stealth either. We need stuff to defeat Chinese/Pak Stealth jets. We're not looking to fight USAF at the moment.
Sure, I want the best plane to match the best pilots in the IAF. The Su-57 is not that. It's got a focus maneuverability like the Typhoon(why would you or India want that) It's the complete wrong design philosophy.Which means don't judge how Su-57 does in RuAF's hands vs IAF's. It's always a man-machine combo.
Nothing wrong with France and Israel, but even the most pro Russian people on this forum know that the war in Ukraine has dragged for about 3 years longer than people like @vstol predicted. Russia is owned by China economically. The longer the war drags on the more apparent it becomes. Russia, France and Israel are irrelevant when it comes to China. Russia in fact is a detriment. Unpleasant statements, but the truth imo.It's not only Trump but Biden too did things that was against India. To be your enemy is good but to be your friend is fatal. Thank You very much. We've Russia, France & Israel as our reliable partners and are happy with them.
Why so confident in the Su-57? It's not operational. Russia in a decade has managed 32 planes(10 testing)
I would bet my life the J-20 and J-35 are better than the Su-57. Money and industry talk.
Let's see the Su-57 perform in Ukraine first pls. Russia desperately needs stealth fighters, yet the Su is doing nothing.