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To: q_an_a

No stealth, and they're all last-generation fighters; i.e., the latest fighters that Russia has are of the F-15/F-18C design generation. Their "advanced prototypes" are nowhere near production, IIRC, and from what we've seen of them, are optimized for manuverability and gun combat - and still do not appear to have stealth in mind.


37 posted on 07/19/2006 8:39:42 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr
"from what we've seen of them, are optimized for maneuverability and gun combat - and still do not appear to have stealth in mind."

I remember that debate from decades ago - still turned out the guns were not only needed but took the prizes in combat.

Spectre ain't real stealthy (except on moonless nights) but it fits your tagline and it's ALL guns.

162 posted on 08/07/2006 5:14:27 PM PDT by norton (Yes, I AM posting in bursts - still working days - but counting down)
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