Flight of the Flanker: Ultimate jet fighter turns 30

Russia & India Report ^ | August 24, 2014 | Rakesh Krishnan Simha

[Pox]

interesting video, but I take away two things from this interesting fantasy:

The training and capabilities of the pilot are paramount and missile tech needs some serious work. :)

[98ZJ USMC]

Fact is, the F-15 was far superior to the SU-27.

It was and still is. This article is tripe. No question, a premier fighter, buuuuttt.....

Even the latest fighters around the world would struggle against the -15. Add a combat experienced pilot?

Cya bye.

[Kozak]

Right.
Because Russians NEVER crash....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XhyUSnzClGk

[wetphoenix]

What is a point of posting it? It isn’t even related to a topic (there are no Flankers in your video).

[Kozak]

What was the point of “ what do you expect from Ukies”?.

[wetphoenix]

You could post something from the French, Hungarian or even USN here, too.

[Kozak]

And your point is?

[wetphoenix]

I agree that a post #23 might look offensive for a Ukie, but your response is no better, especially considering a fact that Rodmala is certainly neither Ukrainian nor Russian.

[Kozak]

And how would you know that?

[klpt]

[wetphoenix]

Well, I might be wrong but there is nothing indicating the opposite. This thread is still about Flanker, not crashing Fulcrums.

[Kozak]

Happy now?
http://en.ria.ru/russia/20080729/115165109.html

http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20110406/163400537.html

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?138821-Su-27-Flanker-fighter-crashes-in-Russia-s-Far-East-1-pilot-dead

He took a gratuitous swipe at Ukrainians. Just pointing out not exactly unique. And frankly considering current events I’m not too overly sensitive to any Russians hurt feelings.

[wetphoenix]

Ok, keep going if it makes you entertained. Still seems a bit silly to me.

[Kozak]

Thanks for the permission. I’ll keep it in mind.

[miliantnutcase]

Thanks for the post! I’ll read that.

[sukhoi-30mki]

Sure, the F-35 was meant to be the multirole element to the F-22. However, times have changed and the number of F-22s budgeted for has plummeted. So, you’ll in theory have the F-35 assuming more air superiority rules than it was envisaged for. And a lot of nations-Norway, Australia etc are throwing all their bets on the F-35 without an air superiority option in hand. With US seen to be backing away from international engagement, can these countries count on the USAF for support?

Of course, despite what the naysayers say, the F-35 WON’T be a dog in aerial combat. It’s stealth and sensors will offset its aerodynamic deficiencies, but those still remain a matter of concern.

[Chode]

~same size as an F-111

[GBA]

I wonder if the F-15's record that they were chasing down was also set with the F-15 tied to a tank, or was it from a rolling start?

From "brake release", whatever that might have been. From The Museum of the U. S. Air Force:

The museum's single-seat F15A, nicknamed "Streak Eagle," broke eight time-to-climb world records between Jan. 16 and Feb. 1, 1975. In setting the last of the eight records, it reached an altitude of 98,425 feet just 3 minutes, 27.8 seconds from brake release at takeoff and "coasted" to nearly 103,000 feet before descending.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Maybe the Rooskies are having a Labor Day sale...

[GBA]

The Su-34 is the ugly sister in the Sukhoi Su-27 family and to my eye she's quite a bit more homely than the F-111, even on a bad hair day.

The Su-35 and Su-37, on the other hand, scary hot and dangerous. Exactly the kind Momma warned you about.