how come Russians an make engines but they cannot make it stealthy like this

How come, that Chinese can make “stealth” nozzles, but cannot make TVC? :diablo:

Maybe Argentina could buy a squadron or two of radar equipped Yak-130.

Nice photos of Mig-31BM cockpits. I was expected that back seat operator have three LCDs, but have only two.

Russia still use SAM-1 and SAM-2 as targets for newer AD systems.

Mig-31 was also designed to intercept Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are smaller than regular fighter planes. Mig-31BM have R-73 IR AAMs, which could give Mig-31BM some chances against F-35 in dogfight, considering both are not dogfighters. Mig-31BM will most probably try to shot down F-35 in long distance, if not successful, than it will most probably vector Su-35 or PAK FA on F-35.

In Olimpic war Russian Mi-24 did quite well, although Georgian army was protected by very strong air defense, which also have SPYDER, the most modern western SAM system.

And a third bort. Looks like BM units finally use the R-73. Good news.

Nice to see Mig-31BM armed. Will it also use R-77 or R-27 missile?

And the timing for selling these is now! When F-35 begins replacing Vipers across Europe (Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, and whoelse that may go in that direction) there will be a lot of 2ª hand fighters on the market for east european countries to buy (Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, etc etc etc).

And with what will they pay for them? :confused::diablo: