Comments by "Thetequilashooter1" (@Thetequilashooter1) on "" video.
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There was an explanation for the reason the Sidewinder missed, and it was precisely like you explained, which is it was programmed to avoid US flares, not Russian ones. It has since been corrected, which is why you’re seeing Stinger missiles having no problems shooting down Russian fighters and helicopters in Ukraine.
The F-35’s advantage over 4th gen aircraft in dogfighting is its ability to fly clean. Once ordnance is added to the 4th generation aircraft their ability to turn, recover from high bleed turns, top-end speed, etc., are all hindered. Once you include its high off sight weapons, it makes it a very difficult foe to fight.
Another advantage is its stealth. People tend to think that stealth only helps at long range, but that is not the case. Even in visual range it helps because it makes it more difficult to get a lock onto the aircraft.
Later articles have shown that the F-35 can indeed dogfight. Just one of many articles is one titled Pilots Say F-35 Superior Within Visual Range: Dogfight Criticisms Laid To Rest.
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