National Interest of the American edition of the journalists made the top 5 Russian fighters and bombers.
On the first place among the experts of National Interest of the most powerful techniques Russian aerospace forces have identified the Su-27, which was a response to the American F-15 and F-16. It was adopted in 1985 year. This fourth-generation heavy fighter boasts dynamic performance and wide combat capabilities, thanks to which it is easy to bypass their Western competitors.
Also among the Russian fighters, American experts have identified the MiG-29. It differs maneuverability, but compete on range with the Su-27, this technique is not able to, He writes "PolitRossiya".
Third National Interest experts place gave the fighter Su-35. It is equipped with an increased number of attachment points munitions, that adds to his firepower. India and China are dreaming to purchase the Russian Su-35.
Besides, Foreign experts drew attention to the fifth-generation fighter Su-57. It competes with the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning. Under the assumption of the US military, the Russian fighter maneuverability longer, than the flagship of the US Air Force F-35.
Fifth place Americans gave the Russian Tu-160. Now the bomber is being upgraded, after which it is named Tu-160m2.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said, that in Russia, widespread not only military aviation. There drones used extensively. According to the head of the Defense Ministry, UAVs have become an integral part of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. They develop not only military industry enterprises, but also individual experts.
