After squandering trillions on the F 35 the US is now developing the Boeing F-47, 6th generation fighter. Why are jets costing hundreds of millions being developed when they can be shot down by missiles costing a few hundred thousand? I have contended for a very long time the age of the manned fighter is over where missiles are more cost effective.
Incidentally, the helmet alone for a F-35 pilot costs .5 million dollars .... similar to the cost of a missile capable of blowing him out of the sky.
Drone warfare, in its infancy, is only going to get more and more sophisticated.
America's dream of beyond the horizon air war has been achieved by China. When the F4 was introduced into the US military back in '60s, it had no guns for dog fighting because everyone thought there would be no need because of missiles. China's missile technology has enable this reality and the change in paradigm with air warfare. This changes any war gaming involving China.
The dis-integrated western weapons system used by India is emblematic of every aspect of the west (except for their renowned eJewcation system). All bluster and bravado, with absolutely nothing to show for but mediocrity and shoddy results at usurious costs.
The western paradigm (“eJewcation”) is profit oriented — not performance driven. Like many products of the west, the surface veneer is alluring but covers little of substance. Kind of like $35k Birkin bags.
I meant "eJewcation system" as in their ability to social engineer a whole civilization into lard-ass Ameri-mutts in their great melting pot, with value-add feature such as a culture of jingoism, greed and self-delusion.
Excellent article with some factual detail. I drew similar conclusions to you. The ramifications of this air battle are still being worked through, but it has clearly changed the game. As per DeepSeek. The global south now has a viable source for self defence, this will steadily curtail the empires impunity. Suggest Yemen get a few of these asap. The genociders will be nervous.
Typical ad hominen by the war mongers in the West. Our military complex just collapsed just like Boeing. As more countries turn to China for self defense, the MIC will collapse, and the people in the West will gain freedom from these endless wars that drain us our resources for investments in human capital, infrastructures, and technology.
After squandering trillions on the F 35 the US is now developing the Boeing F-47, 6th generation fighter. Why are jets costing hundreds of millions being developed when they can be shot down by missiles costing a few hundred thousand? I have contended for a very long time the age of the manned fighter is over where missiles are more cost effective.
Incidentally, the helmet alone for a F-35 pilot costs .5 million dollars .... similar to the cost of a missile capable of blowing him out of the sky.
Drone warfare, in its infancy, is only going to get more and more sophisticated.
As one of the designers of the B1B bomber told me, "Aircraft are not weapons. They're just weapons platforms".
America's dream of beyond the horizon air war has been achieved by China. When the F4 was introduced into the US military back in '60s, it had no guns for dog fighting because everyone thought there would be no need because of missiles. China's missile technology has enable this reality and the change in paradigm with air warfare. This changes any war gaming involving China.
Thank you for this timely explanation.
Kirsch is wrong:
1. Your info is appreciated
2. Your English is fine
The dis-integrated western weapons system used by India is emblematic of every aspect of the west (except for their renowned eJewcation system). All bluster and bravado, with absolutely nothing to show for but mediocrity and shoddy results at usurious costs.
The western paradigm (“eJewcation”) is profit oriented — not performance driven. Like many products of the west, the surface veneer is alluring but covers little of substance. Kind of like $35k Birkin bags.
I meant "eJewcation system" as in their ability to social engineer a whole civilization into lard-ass Ameri-mutts in their great melting pot, with value-add feature such as a culture of jingoism, greed and self-delusion.
Yes, but those features are a means to an end: profits.
Gentiles may only do a thing for one reason; (((they))) often do the same thing for three or four reasons.
Excellent article with some factual detail. I drew similar conclusions to you. The ramifications of this air battle are still being worked through, but it has clearly changed the game. As per DeepSeek. The global south now has a viable source for self defence, this will steadily curtail the empires impunity. Suggest Yemen get a few of these asap. The genociders will be nervous.
Very impressive and informative article. Not much is said about Chinese weaponry. The centre of the world is most certainly moving east. Many thanks.
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This comes close to being weapons porn.
Also, you need to do a better job of editing your articles before posting them.
Typical ad hominen by the war mongers in the West. Our military complex just collapsed just like Boeing. As more countries turn to China for self defense, the MIC will collapse, and the people in the West will gain freedom from these endless wars that drain us our resources for investments in human capital, infrastructures, and technology.
What is ad hominem? My comment?
Personal attacks.
I know what ad hominem is. My question is, are you saying my comment was ad hominem?
"This comes close to being weapons porn.
Also, you need to do a better job of editing your articles before posting them."
No facts offered. Just attacking his writing skills.
That isn't an ad hominem attack. It's a valid critique of his writing, which is sloppy.
Perhaps you should write an article in Chinese and let our Chinese friends critique it. I wonder how you would do?
Perhaps you shouldn't presume to speak for others.