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slaw
2mo ago
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Russia/Ukraine war shows that 4th generation jets are not survivable in any current as of 2026 air defense environment.
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bigyabai
2mo ago
4th generation jets are not designed to survive denied airspace. They're still useful; both sides in Ukraine are using 4th gen jets for air patrol, SEAD, escorts, intercepts and standoff munition launches.
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2mo ago
Nothing that makes them jet fighters is used. Propeller planes with launchers could do the same.
bigyabai
2mo ago
Putting flares, chaff and ECM onto a propeller plane doesn't leave much takeoff weight for AASMs and KEPD munitions.
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