Compared to countries such as Russia or China, NATO members have technological advantages in the research and development activities of their weapons. But for Justin bronkAir War Researcher at the Royal United Services Institute in the United Kingdom, this does not mean that western fleets are perfect.
In conversation with the Finnish media Techniquethe researcher compares the Russian air fleet Sukhoi su-35 with old versions of the Western versatile F-16 hunting, such as those of Belgium and Denmark.
“Broadly speaking, SU-35 is superior in almost all technological categories: its maneuverability is better, the radar is much more powerful, electronic countermeasures and their countermeasures (ECM/ECCM or electronic counter-contramed) and elso support are better. The airplanes are equipped with further range missiles, “Bronk lists.
However, he says that He would continue to bet on American manufacturing planes. “At least in a situation in which there is no threat of air defense, I would bet on the F-16 always,” he reiterates. “The tactics, training and flexibility are simply better, because we overcome our staff. Russia and China tend to take advantage of technology.”
In this sense, in his interview, the expert points out the strengths of American aviation systems. In summary, “the incredible technology” stands out with which NATO manufactures its weapons, the evaluation of the operational use of the equipment and the education that the pilots receive before the skies.
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