[simpits-tech] AvWeek: Su-30MK Beats F-15C 'Every Time'

[Mike Brogley]

For Gene, from the 24 May 2002 AvWeek:

    Su-30MK Beats F-15C 'Every Time' 

    By David A. Fulghum and Douglas Barrie/Aviation Week & Space Technology 
    24-May-2002 11:20 AM U.S. EDT 

    The Russian-built Sukhoi Su-30MK, the high-performance fighter being 
    exported to India and China, consistently beat the F-15C in classified 
    simulations, say U.S. Air Force and aerospace industry officials. 

    In certain circumstances, the Su-30 can use its maneuverability, 
    enhanced by thrust-vectoring nozzles, and speed to fool the F-15's 
    radar, fire two missiles and escape before the U.S. fighter can 
    adequately respond.

Full story at:
                
http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_military.jsp?view=story&id=news/m15vsu0524.xml

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Mike