2006-09-03 03:01:23 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Ignoring the propoganda and bulls**t for just one moment...... the truth is not one of us knows for sure. It will depend on the situation and circumstances of the engagement.
It would be safe to assume that on paper the F22 would be the more capable fighter as it is the more modern and technologically advanced of the two. However, the Su 37 is an extremely capable aeroplane and in any engagement - tactics, capable flying and a bit of fortune can overcome any technological shortfall.
I am aware of training exercises involving the Indian Air Force and USAF, where the Indians flying dated aircraft have made US F15 pilots look foolish during mock engagements. Surprising, given that the F15 is reputed to be the best air superiority fighter of recent times....??
And dont think for one second that the Russians are any less capable when it comes to airmanship or building aircraft....they only suffer from budget constraints - as does pretty much every airforce, save the USAF.
The truth is, nobody can predict who would win - but to be honest as things stand at present, the F22 is way off the pace in terms of maturity - as I said in response to a previous question, the F22 can hardly dominate the sky if it breaks down on the runway.....
2006-09-03 23:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Woody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F-22 Raptor
2006-09-03 10:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ironball 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Air Dominance in Warfare is the key to Victory.
The SU-37 is a capable fighter, but, the F-22 is a proved and seasoned fighter. The SU-37 may have the edge in ability.
BUT!!!!!!!! What makes a Fighter Plane/Jet Great is the Pilots. America has some of the best Pilots in the World. There have been numerous times Our Planes/Jets have been out gunned, had less maneuverability and less speed. Our Pilots were able to turn the "Tide" and gain air superiority! That is in the History Books and the enemy studies their History. ;-D
2006-09-03 03:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sukhoi would win hands down in a dog-fight, but as the F22 is a "first look, first kill stealth aircraft, it would get a lock-on many miles before the SU see's it. The Sukhoi is a much more aggressive machine to look at, and can manage moves that are unbelievable. You can only have respect for russian design, and wonder what they could achive with the same budget as the F22 has.
2006-09-03 04:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by iamblagged 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The F22 Raptor should come out on top with its stealth like design and radar absorbing skin, and its thrust vectoring,and highly trained pilot, the SU37 is and old design by compairison and as of late the soviets do not train near as much as we do.....
2006-09-03 13:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by rdps807 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
F-22
2006-09-03 03:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by zak_z 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Overall, the Raptor should win as it dominates in range, speed, armoury, max weight etc.Visit these two links and check the specs out. Then you'll be sure!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su-37
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F22#Specifications_.28F-22_Raptor.29
2006-09-04 01:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...considering that F22 is more of a stealth plane and Su 37 is a highly manuverable attack aircraft......Su37 will win in case of a DOG FIGHT....and F22 in case of a bombing run...!
2006-09-03 03:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Marcos 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SU-37
2006-09-03 16:13:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
an f22 raptor ofcourse
2006-09-03 03:06:41 · answer #10 · answered by ThE TiTaN 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋