I think the second graphic is supposed to indicate the reduced range at which the SAMs can observe the F35 as opposed to to 4th gens?
I think the second graphic is supposed to indicate the reduced range at which the SAMs can observe the F35 as opposed to to 4th gens?
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So if that were true and they were your radars, wouldn’t you fill the holes in? Remember they AESA radars can see ‘stealth’ particularly the very limited stealth of the F-35. Distance is more a function of the power the radar is putting out, all other things being equal. Stealth is not what it was when the 35s were designed - things have moved way beyond that now. Again more wishful F-35 PR, aimed at keeping them funded and off the chopping block.
The S-400, 450 and 500 systems can see and track multiple objects simultaneous out over 500 miles, including missiles and satellites - but cannot see 35s? Are the Russians that stupid?
I don’t know about the Chinese systems, but I would not doubt they are every bit as good as the Russian - if not exactly the same (copies). The battle management radars (the ones that fire the missiles) have to overlap or they are worthless. Are the Russians that stupid?
B-21s are going to do the job that the PR lays on the 35s. There are already 6 prototypes built and may be a roll out toward the end of the year or next.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44235/a-sixth-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-is-now-being-built