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Old September 12th 04, 11:57 AM
John Mullen
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"SA" wrote in message
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"Ragnar" skrev i en meddelelse
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"Icarus" wrote in message
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As the subject says, I'd like to know which is the best modern jet

fighter
in your opinion??? Personaly, my bet is on Su 27 family-in particular

the
Su
37 fighter...



F-15C. Unchallenged combat record.

How much combat has the SU-27/37 seen?

Call me when they get some actual experience.


Well as far as i remember, there has been air-to-air combat between
Ethiopian and Eriterian (spelling?) Su-27's and MiG-29, in which the Su-27
shot down a couple of MiG-29's, so the Su-27 does have combat experience
against the same aircraft as the F-15.

As far as I know the F-15 has "only" fought against Iraqi and Serbian
MiG's,
so they do have similar combat experience, although the F-15 most likely
have flown more combat hours.


Don't forget, the US proxy forces in Israel have used their versions of the
F-15 fairly extensively.

As for which is the best jet fighter, then I would say that it will depend
on pilot skill and the situation.


Absolutely.

John