Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
I agree with Parsifal, this has been a great thread read especially since I know nothing about these aircraft except "Oh that one looks nice!" But I want to throw this in: In the early 80s I remeber watching a report on the technological advances between Us aircraft and Soviet. There was a conclusion that although Soviet aircraft were behind in Technology when compared to US aircraft at the time, that may have actually helped the Soviets. The premise being that in a nuclear war, EMPs from bombs would nullify the US aircraft because of the computers while Soviet aircraft, still using glass tubes would be protected.
Any truth and if so, would this be a factor among which was better?
Any truth and if so, would this be a factor among which was better?