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Not entirely true, the F-35 uses fiber optics for missions systems communications, and notably EOTS connection” I believe it was a grammar issue on my part since I meant to say that the firewire got replaced with fiber optics. Apologies on my part.

“the F-22 has had significant and steady upgrades as well. Will dig them back up if interested. ” I am hearing a lot of plans for the F-22 that would be greatly appreciated for this thread as well.

I think I am going to start a debate here and see if I am able to convince people that the SU-34 is the best aircraft that provides the best 360 degree coverage among all aircraft excluding AWACS.

To some this might be old information but it seems pretty new to me.

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The UKR-RL houses the M402 Pika-M (Spike M) side-looking radar developed by NII Kulon. The export-oriented variant of the subsystem has a target detection range of up to 300 km and a resolving power of some 1-1.5 m, the developer claims.” The 1-1.5 m he is referring to resolution for the side radars if anyone has RCS estimates on it feel free to add it here.

https://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2016/09/23/396509.html

“The fourth-generation radar, Pika-M, is designed for radar reconnaissance, including for detecting enemy military installations – roads, airports, bunkers, fortifications, as well as weapons and military equipment.

The station implements the function of processing radar information in real time, and also provides a telescopic observation mode with a resolution of up to 30 cm. In particular, the locator is able to “see” the aircraft elements in detail – engine, keel, weaponry, etc., and determine according to characteristic signs of its type”.

Also this part here trips me out mentioned later in the source.

“The radar successfully completed the state test program in 2016.At the same time, the Research and Development Institute Kulon, by request of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is developing a technology for creating a fifth-generation side-looking radar with an active phased antenna array (AFAR).” Isnt the side radars of the SU-57 considered 5th gen? Because I do recall the current side X-bands being AFAR or AESA. Are they planning to develope newer 5th gen side radars to replace the current ones? It seems like a pretty good source to me.

http://survincity.com/2012/03/su-34/

“Characteristic tail “sting” of the Su-34 has become even more in comparison with the Su-27, and houses a radar tracking the approach of an enemy from behind.”

http://www.deagel.com/Sensor-Systems…003839001.aspx

“The Platan is an advanced, integrated electro-optical targeting system designed for the Su-34 long-range strike fighter. The Platan is located under the Su-34 fuselage and allows delivery of a wide array of precision-guided bombs and missiles day/night in all weather conditions. Besides, the sensor system also allows identification of potential targets from standoff ranges. The targeting system was deployed along with the Su-34 bomber beginning in 2011.”

I should have also included the addition of 4th to 4.5th generation aircrafts for this thread as well. So if we were to exclude AWACS would this aircraft as a bomber have the best 360 degree coverage against threats? Because of 360 degree radar, EOTS and RWR would it be the most superior aircraft among fighters and bombers regarding 360 degree coverage against threats in general because of it?