“I think it’s time to tell the military-industrial complex they cannot get everything they want,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “It’s time to pay attention to the needs of working families.”
“I think it’s time to tell the military-industrial complex they cannot get everything they want,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “It’s time to pay attention to the needs of working families.”
SU-57 and J-20 are 5th gen. I get the feeling that Su57 are as fragile as F35s, and not workhorses in Ukraine. For 1/3 the cost, 2 or 3 4th gen fighters would seem better. Though Su57 costs under 1/2 to 1/3 that of F35. I’m not an expert. AFAIU, Russia is also focusing on 5th gen production instead of 4th gen.
The capability of 5th gen seems to be to try to take out air defenses. Lockheed/IDF PR is not a reliable source of capability, but Russia not using them all the time is also an indication of deficit. Export success is simply a sign of colonial tributes rather than genuine validation.