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The Ukraine war shows that 4th generation fighters are obsolete and not suited for front-line combat. Both sides have advanced air defenses which makes it too r
by ianburrell 3y ago
The Ukraine war shows that 4th generation fighters are obsolete and not suited for front-line combat. Both sides have advanced air defenses which makes it too risky to attack. Air power hasn't had much effect even though Russia has superior air force.
Stealth fighter would be needed to hunt the air defenses. Then the non-stealth fighters could operate safely. Russian has handful of Su-57, Ukraine won't get F-35, neither side does SEAD like the US, and the air will stay stalemated.
Also, the Eagle (Boeing), Falcon (Lockheed Martin), and Super Hornet (Boeing) are firmly militarily industrial complex. F-16 and F-18 are a little less expensive and F-15EX is more expensive than F-35. The US is buying more old fighters because F-35 is too popular.