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Originally posted by Night Stalker:
and the latest Sukoi fighter from Russia (model after the SU-27, may still be prototype).
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You're talking about the Su-31, it's in service I believe and Sukhoi's trying to market it. Apparently it's quite a kickass plane, a real eye-opener to western intelligence.
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The F-15 is a combo long range interdictor/light bomber like the F-14, but it is no way close to a dog fighter.
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I wouldn't agree. The F15 is what is called an Air Superiority aircraft, this means it is meant to stand in the field of battle and reign supreme - and it does an excellent job of it. The F16 edges it out in maneuverability, but in a stand up knife-fight, the skill of the pilots involved is far more important than the slight edge in maneuverability the F16 enjoys.
Take a look at those massive engines the F15 has - it has tremendous energy available for turning and climbing; it's also faster and longer legged than the F16.
Give me an F15 against an F16 and I'll win
every time.