The F-35 Just Showed the World That Russia’s Su-75 Is a Joke

The Difference Between the F-35 and Su-75 Should be Clear at Aero India 2023 – At this week’s Aero India 2023 Air Show – the largest military aviation event in Asia – Russian delegates are likely seeking to court investors from India Contribute to the funding of the Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmatehttps://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/02/for-sale-russias-su-57-felon-and-su-75-checkmate-stealth-fighters/”>fifth-generation fighter.

Contrary, officials from the U.S.-based Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin likely didn’t have to talk much to make their point about its F-35 Lightning II.

As numerous Indian media outlets reported, at noon local time on the inaugural day of the biannual air show, two United States Air Force F-35s conducted a flyover, landing at the Indian Air Force’s Yelahanka airbase.

These advanced stealth fighters were flown from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Eielson Air Force Base, in India. Alaska.

One of the Lightning IIs was part in a Flying demonstration this weekThe other will remain static.

Surprise Star of the Air Show

This was the It was the first time an F-35 Lockheed Martin F-35 has flown over India. There was much speculation as to whether there would be a fifth-generation fighter jet. Would actually be willing to take part in flight demonstrations Aero India 2023 International Air Show

On the eve before the show, the U.S. delegation announced that they had a surprise for the attendees.

Video of the fighter’s demonstration has been shared on social mediaIt clearly had an impact.

According to reports, the Lightning IIs arrived and officers from the Indian military as well other visitors were welcomed. Photographs and selfies taken with the U.S. Aircraft.

“The F-35 represents the leading edge of U.S. fighter technology. Aero India is an ideal forum to showcase the most advanced, capable, lethal, and interoperable weapons systems the U.S. has to offer. This system and others are designed to penetrate and defeat advanced adversary air defenses,” Major General Julian C. Cheater is the assistant deputy undersecretary for International Affairs at the Air Force. via a statement.

US Chargé d’Affaires to India Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones also told reporters that the size of the U.S. delegation at Aero India and the country’s partnership pavilion showed that the U.S.-India strategic partnership remains one of “our most consequential relationships.”

“India and the United States are working together in so many ways to ensure a free and open, prosperous, connected, and resilient Indo-Pacific region, where our democracies can thrive. As partners, we’re working together to address climate change, improve global health and prepare for new pandemics, cooperate on cyber challenges, build quality infrastructure and ensure sustainable supply chains,” Jones also added.

Other U.S. aircraft that are being presented at this week’s show include the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which will perform daily aerial demonstrations – while static displays will include F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-role fighters.

Russia apparently had an excellent mock-up of its interior, Su-75 Checkmate to attract buyers

Damper on Russia’s Show?

Officials from the U.S. delegation have suggested that it would be “too premature” for the United States to offer the F-35 to India, the presence of the aircraft likely won’t help Moscow’s efforts to convince New Delhi to partner on the Checkmate.

Russia pulled out all the stops.

Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Rosoboronexport Russian arms export agency TASS, state media outlet Interview with Aero India 2023 International Air Show. Russia offers India an opportunity to develop the Su-75.

It is believed that this aircraft was built in the United States. This is it. Vaporware, that’s all..

“Russia is ready to continue cooperation in this sphere [joint production], including with regards to the fifth generation fighter, and produce new airplanes after inking the contract at HAL’s (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s) facilities. This depends on decisions of the Indian side,” Mikheev suggested.

Both countries have a strong track record in the development of fighter jets.

“The experience of working on the Su-30MKI airplane together with India has demonstrated that our countries can collaborate in such utterly challenging and high-tech projects as the creation of the production facility for the fourth generation fighter. This aircraft has formed the backbone of the Indian Air Force and has proven itself well in active military duty,” Mikheev added.

The Su-30MKI shouldn’t be considered the best example for the partnership between Moscow & New Delhi. However, the Su-30MKI was pulled by India over concerns regarding its safety. Kremlin’s ability to deliver parts HAL due to international sanctions imposed upon Russia, and issues related payment transfers.

The presence of the F-35 likely didn’t help either. 

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