The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor at the Farnborough air show (dated 17 July 2008):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7510364.stm
Note the:
- World-class pitch axis flight direction change (turn) @ playback point 4:28-to-4:32.
- Engines exhaust soot.
Versus the F-18 Hornet:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7512732.stm
Now compare all of those to Sukhoi Su-30, 35, 37 (NATO designation: Flanker) Series:
And here (narrative w/sound):
With the additional concerned/doubts remaining regarding F-22 lack of helmet-sighting (which Flanker has) with the added complexities involved due to weapon-bay doors;
Now underscores these facts:
- The immense closure rates of jet combat (attacker vs defender).
- BVR hit probabilities of only up to ~50% (on all sides) per/engagement; regardless of number(s) of total aircraft
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