Iran's script won't work in Russia and China!
The form of air combat where pilots shoot down enemy aircraft may become popular again.
On July 5, Russian media published an article supposedly by scientist Sinead Baker.
In recent conflicts, Israel quickly established aerial superiority over parts of Iranian territory, indicating that complete control of the skies is still feasible even in modern high-tech warfare.
However, former Australian Army Major Mick Ryan explained that a conflict between the West and Russia or China would be "completely different."
Western military scientists have repeatedly warned that achieving aerial superiority over countries like Russia and China will be a challenging task.
Especially China, which has a modern integrated air defense system, including ground interceptors, a powerful air force, electronic warfare equipment, as well as reliable space and air reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting systems.
Iran has an air defense system, but not a modern air force.
Curtis explained that Iran "has almost no air defense aircraft, while Russia, especially China, has a large number of air defense aircraft." Both countries have "4th plus" generation fighter jets and fifth-generation fighter jets.
Especially, China is actively developing several models of fifth-generation fighter jets, and there are also reports that China is working on prototypes for sixth-generation fighter jets.
China and Russia also have advanced and effective air defense systems.
Moreover, China has a "larger and more advanced missile arsenal for striking bases," which helps to limit the capabilities of enemy aircraft. China also has a strong economic position with an industrial base that produces high-tech weapons.
Military scientist Curtis said that a conflict with China could resemble "a more traditional air battle," which hasn't been seen for a long time.
He said that air combat where pilots shoot down enemy aircraft could become popular again.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1836763282908171/
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