Good Questions

How about the range , do the SAR radar has a considerable longer range than normal radar and FLIR in air to ground mode

I have heard of SAR RADAR being able to go through clouds. If the image can be processed enough, it can reveal an almost photo-like resemblance of the target.

Looks as if the B-52 is not wearing a national marking on the waist.

It maybe the overall complete spending on the “Ministerstvo Oborona” but it’s unlikely to be the amount projected spent on new aircraft.
Will America spend 720 billion dollars on new aircraft in the next 7 years?

Here’s an interesting link:

http://www.ng.ru/editorial/2012-08-14/2_red.html

I don’t think the American economy will make it that far. Unfortunately…

I don’t think so. It is very possible, though unlikely, the F-35 may meet the PAK-FA in combat one day.

Loiter Time

When we say the speed for F-35 will be too fast to achieve the mission of anti-sub, are we forgetting what speed that P-3 is?

The ability to remain on station for a decent amount of time is significant. The F-35 does not have the endurance of platforms like the P-3 and P-8. Even with inflight refueling, the comparison is not even close to realistic.

Cool Movie Prop

From an upcoming movie about the Geronimo raid

I believe the Saudis retired their F.3’s when the Tiffies arrived.