the S-400 system has the benefit of different types of missiles for different threats, why waste a ABM capable missile on a fighter, 40N6, 9M96 and 48N6 give lots of options but i'm sure we'll have to break the bank for these :(
Waffen SS, arguably one of the best infantry of all times wasted because of a mad man's super human ego... Allied air and Soviet artillery had a field day on them because of Hitler's no retreat order thus negating the German army's main strength = maneuver warfare. one of the greatest what-ifs...
the money involved in the program is beyond the cancellation point, JSF will see more delays but can't be cancelled, too many countries have too much stake on it..the entire USAF,USMC, USN and a plethora of european airforces have based their future on this aircraft
Although not in the jet age, female aces like Lidya Litvyak(12 kills) from WWII prove that women can be as capable given the right determination and training, also the Night witches( flying night bombing missions behind enemy lines n no night capable equipments) can be an inspiration for all...
from a neutral point of view Assad looks like a far better option than those cannibal extremists, hope the Russian proposal is implemented and Syrians see peace...good luck brother
what was the reason for it, the 25 mm is supposed to have better penetration n higher velocity...could it be the frequent jams with that gun, 23 mm is a good choice giving commonality with the ZSU-23s used in APCs n AAA units though
it is sad when a democratic revolution ends up turning into a religious conflict, rebels chewing human organs and burning holy places of other religions has unfortunately made a dictator look like a saner option :undecided:
that is all i wanted to know, a sound design is useless without a good power plant..thank god atleast someone can discuss without dragging other countries into it:cheers:
i do agree on indigenization but since we are lacking in the engine department i don't mind imports so long as the LCH flies...even china still imports engines from Russia btw
dude what u smoking? believe me even though we lost in 62, there was hell of a fight n it ain't 62 now...we will defend our homeland against any invasion