[volunbeer]

I am having a hard time processing the powerful military (an old prop bomber) in comparison to the King of the Skies that intercepted it..... an F-22

I think there is a 6 generation difference there. Just saying.

P.S. - the Bear is still a pretty effective aircraft in some respects, but they can’t even see an F-22 until the pilot waves at them.

[Portcall24]

I once talked with Norwegian F-16 pilots who regularly intercepted Bears. They said they could hardly hear radio calls with their head set on because of how loud the engines were on the Bears.

[daniel1212]

P.S. - the Bear is still a pretty effective aircraft in some respects, but they can’t even see an F-22 until the pilot waves at them.

I much suspect that the main purpose on such is to test new Russian radar designed to detect, which they and Chicoms are developing. Report: China's anti-stealth radar can detect U.S. fighter jets - UPI.com