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>4th Gen Fighters can it outrun a manpad? as recent events showed planes arent that great in the presence of AA. The dreams of dogfights are over. Cheap, relia
by rasz 4y ago
>4th Gen Fighters
can it outrun a manpad? as recent events showed planes arent that great in the presence of AA. The dreams of dogfights are over. Cheap, reliable, plentiful seems to be the ticket. Poland just ordered x50 South Korean FA-50, good enough for 90% of actual needs in a real conflict.
- picture 4y agoCan fighter jets (air superiority, and multi-role) "outrun" MANPAD? Most of the time, for practical purposes, yes. MANPAD can't go very far compared to serious AA systems and are generally best for CAS-type fixed wing aircraft or helicoptors. Even the best MANPAD (stinger, or whatever,) get something like 80% contact probability. A reasonably aware fighter jet can evade a MANPAD missile with very basic defensive maneuvers. MANPADs are best for harassing fast moving aircraft and denying full air control with gunships or transports. On the other hand, dedicated AA systems are another matter entirely