I think the Backfire-C platfrom is excellent, as it is able to carry a heavy conventional cruise missile strike, with either the Kh-22M (or newer Kh-32) or the Kh-15 aeroballistic/hypersonic missile.. definately worthwile if you are going to fend off a large fleet..
wow my original topic has come a long way. actually the russian flanker helmet can direct the radar too, as far as i know. even on the old Flanker Bs..