“As a non-expert, I’m a tad confused.
1. The design is obviously pre-stealth..possibly not that important i that it seems to be viewed as a defensive fighter..protect the Rodina..”
That plane the F-25 was designed as an interceptor.If it really got into a dog fight it would have been turned into dog food since it had very poor maneuverability.
““As a non-expert, I’m a tad confused.
1. The design is obviously pre-stealth..possibly not that important i that it seems to be viewed as a defensive fighter..protect the Rodina..””
A mig-25 was flown to Japan by a Russian Pilot and the USAF was able to take that plane and fly it and they determined that it was designed to be a point Defence interceptor to shoot down bombers and possibly the SR-71.
As quick as the mig 25 was it never got close.
This information allowed the U.S. To build the F-15 knowing it would have the ability to out fight the FoxBat.