Now, if I were the opfor, I would deploy 2-3 AEW&C doing orbits at least 300km forward of my carriers and bases in the ocean. Your Flanker+payload is not stealthy at all and it isn't an AShM either - it's a 4th generation fighter airframe and one of the largest of its generation. Agreed?Īn AEW&C cruising at 7000m will be able to detect a sea skimming target 370km away and considering this is a Flanker sized aircraft laden with munitions as well, it is a fairly large sized RCS. They sortie J-16s carrying 500km range standoff weapon, and J-16 has to make it 500km to the launch distance of the standoff weapon to successfully deliver the weapon. The PLA is looking to hit a target 1000km away. ![]() ![]() ![]() Okay, let's review again quickly the situation.
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