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There are three problems that make the T-50 unsuitable for use over Ukraine: 1) They only exist in VERY limited numbers. 2) They're only stealthy from the fron
by trashtester 4y ago
There are three problems that make the T-50 unsuitable for use over Ukraine:
1) They only exist in VERY limited numbers.
2) They're only stealthy from the front. If fired at from the rear or flank, they're vulnerable.
3) Russia has very limited access to good SEAD/DEAD type munitions (like the AGM-88 that USA is using)
What the T-50 is really designed for, I believe, is to defend friendly SAMs against enemy F35/F22. When such an aircraft is detected, T-50s can come in from deep within friendly airspaces and fly directly towards the incoming F35/F22 without being detected, and then hopefully shoot them down before being seen itself.