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

[Gene Buckle]

> 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.
>

Hmmmm.


*grabs eraser*
*rubs out static nozzle*
*grabs pencil*
*draws in Thrust Vectoring nozzles*

Ptttht! :)

Interesting story though.  Too bad they don't have the economy to actually
*build* that sucker. :)

g.