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Media called the Su-57 "ideal option" for Turkey

Military Watch magazine analyzed the characteristics of the Su-57 and F-35 on the background of Ankara's promise to consider the possibility of purchasing Russian fighter.

СМИ назвали Су-57 «идеальным вариантом» для Анкары

SU-57 and F-35 significantly differ from each other, the author notes. According to him, Lockheed Martin - lightweight fighter with a rather low maneuverability. In turn, the Russian aircraft is a heavy fighter, intended for air superiority. It is much better adapted to the air battle, than its American "rival".

This is indicated by the speed of the Russian "heavyweight", altitude, maneuverability, a destructive force - that is,, all the main characteristics of, by which it exceeds the American fighter.

The newspaper reminds, the US Congress intends to deny Ankara in delivery of F-35, if that still buy Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system. At the same time, the Turkish government announced the possibility of purchasing from Russian Su-57.

The author noted, that if Turkey will get the Su-57, the Air Force will make its "much more dangerous". According to him, the Turkish Air Force needs to improve its performance superiority in the air, so the Russian plane will be the "ideal option" for him.

Strike capabilities of heavy Su-57 in combination with a high tenacity makes it extremely valuable in the Middle East, concludes the magazine.

                          
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