Fighters head-to-head

(EDITED TO ADD: See update at foot of article.)

An unnamed pilot has given a very interesting description of encounters with the latest-generation Soviet fighter, the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, flown by the Indian Air Force:








and the Rafale, flown by the French Air Force:








at the recent Red Flag series of fighter exercises in the USA. If you're at all interested in military aviation, the two-part speech below is a must-watch. Lots of very interesting information.








I'm sorry he refused to comment on the F-35. I'd have liked to hear his views on its chances in air-to-air engagements with the aircraft it's most likely to face in combat over the next decade or two.

Peter

EDITED TO ADD: Both of the YouTube videos of this presentation have been withdrawn. Clearly, someone doesn't want the news out there! Unfortunately for them, an article summarizing the presenter's comments has already been published. Check it out at the link.