Comments by "" (@tomk3732) on "Can F-16 block 72 Outmatch Russian Su-35?" video.

  1. This is not exactly apples to apples - F-35 is a heavy long range strike aircraft. F-16V is a light, cheap fighter. A better comparison would be F-15EX. Comparisons are a bit misleading as it would be system fight, Russians in defense and US in attack. Also Su-35 does not have a true PESA radar - its a AESA - PESA hybrid. Both in BVR and VVR Su-35 has clear edge.
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  2.  @radislavrashev7266  LOL, F-16s block 15 cannot see that far - they would use link & will fire from much closer. But the question is - will they fire at all or be scrapped by then. Russia can engage from well over the AIM 120 range & this was proven in Ukraine with lots of aircraft downed. Patriot system has low range as well - it has proven very ineffective in actual combat in Ukraine. The reason why Ukraine is getting old stuff is partly availability partly an excuse for when they get scrapped.
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