The Mig fighter jets that the US wants Poland to send to Ukraine are MiG-29s:
The MiG-29 was developed to meet a Soviet Air Force requirement for a lightweight multi-role fighter. It was a Soviet response to the American F-16 multi-role fighter. With its stunning maneuverability, the MiG-29 re-established the Soviet Union’s reputation as a producer of capable combat aircraft. This fighter is known in the West as the Fulcrum. The MiG-29 was built in substantial numbers. About 1 600 fighters of this type were built. Most of them (about 900) were exported. After Russia, Ukraine is the next major operator with six regiments (including Fulcrum-Cs). Other operators are Belarus, Bulgaria, Cuba, Eritrea, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Yugoslavia. The MiG-29s serve primarily as air defense fighters. All operators have small numbers of MiG-29UB two-seat conversion trainers.
Incorporating an advanced aerodynamic design, the MiG-29 has a N-019 pulse-Doppler radar (NATO reporting name Slot Back) as its primary sensor; this is allied to an infra-red search and track for passive tracking of targets.
The 9-12 prototype made its first flight in 1977, and the type entered service with Soviet Frontal Aviation in 1986. Replacing MiG-23, the MiG-29 was assigned dual air superiority and ground-attack roles. Fighter regiments were also tasked with tactical nuclear strike with 30 kT RN-40 nuclear bombs.
Here is the current SU-57 Russian fighter jet:
The Su-57 is an outcome of the Russian Air Force’s PAK FA fifth-generation fighter jet programme. Codenamed ‘Felon’ by Nato, Su-57 is a twin-engine stealth fighter that will be used in both anti-air and air-to-ground operations.
Being developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau and Russian Aircraft Corporation, the aircraft performed its maiden flight in August 2019. The first stealth-capable fighter jet of Russia will provide advanced capabilities to the country’s armed forces regarding stealth, speed, weapons and sensors.
The aircraft will be equipped with multi-mission capability, automation and artificial intelligence technologies to significantly boost the capabilities of the Russian Air Force. It will eventually replace the air force’s MiG-29 and Su-27 fourth-generation aircraft. Felon offers a supersonic range of more than 1,500km, more than two times the range of the Su-27 fighter.
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Russia may not have many Su-57 currently but consider the following:
The twin-engine warplane with the 50-foot wingspan could be bought in small numbers and used as a sort of airborne sniper, elusively flying high and fast to take down enemy radars and support planes using powerful, long-range missiles.
Here’s What You Need to Remember: With these methods, it wouldn’t take many of the new Russian or Chinese jets to make a huge difference in any future air war. So Sweetman’s prediction that the Su-57 won’t be built in large numbers any time soon is cold comfort. With its powerful performance and weapons, Russia’s new warplane could tip the balance of power in the air.
Then consider the new Russian Checkmate fighter jet with its hypersonic missiles. Do you ever think that Putin is playing the US for a fool in Ukraine? If he is, he has good reason since we have a fool in charge and children in Congress cheering him on to war.
David DeGerolamo
For members of congress every conflict around the globe is a war for America. There is no better source for bribes and kickbacks for the pull pushing members of congress then war. They love the bribes and kickbacks from the military industrial complex almost as much as they love the bribes and kickbacks from the pharmaceutical industrial complex. Both industries support their goal of fear and population reduction. Who is John Galt? TEXIT!
“If he is, he has good reason since we have a fool in charge and children in Congress cheering him on to war.”
While The People sit cowardly in the corner wait eagerly to use the excuse what could we do.
You’re spot on, Putin can read a room.
He wins either way. Miley cannot win against goat herders with his purple haired trannies. Putin sees that for what it is. He can do what he wants.