New Russian Weapons versus Old American arsenals

American Foreign Policy Council ^ | Vol. 5, No. 1, Winter 1997

[azhenfud]

"Russian planes make great acrobats but that doesn't win battles."

True, but with the right training, even a bad designed plane with a highly skilled pilot can wreak havoc on an ill-prepared foe - and to survive for another day is the goal. Airman Osborne and Airman Wang proved that last year, as Airman Osborne's hours in the left seat dwarfed the hours Airman Wang spent off the ground....

[azhenfud]

I understand the SHKVAL V-111 (?sp) is one awesome fish. The articles I've read has this thing being sold to China and China is reportedly outfitting her subs to accomodate them. Any recent news?
Regards,
Az

[GOP_1900AD]

Thank you for all the insightful posts and responses. More folks here in the US need to see your uniquely African perspective. I feel as if we have a great friend in Africa! Somewhat off topic, however, it would be great if you could post articles from sources local to you regarding African geopolitics and strategy. This, I feel, is an area that gets very little exposure here in the states. What little we do see tends to be focussed on far NE Africa, with somewhat lesser amounts regarding Zim and S. Africa. I am personally quite interested in Russian and PRC involvement in Subsaharan Africa. Thanks!

[Stavka2]

Actually, Russian 1970's stuff was busted by American 1990's stuff and the equipment was commanded and operated by Arabs. Give them US Equipment, put them up against Russia and see the same results.

[Stavka2]

There is no T-95. There is a T-90, about 8 year old system. The next generation is still in development. Please try and get your facts straight. Go to any Russian weapons site and look it up. You loose tons of credibility with that.

[Stavka2]

Russian Defence Minister Marshal Igor Sergeyev has announced that a radically new main battle tank (MBT) designated the T-95 has been developed in Russia. Sergeyev made his statement after a visit to the Uralvagonzavod plant in the Ural region where he inspected a T-95 prototype.

This is only a prototype. It is no more in development then the F22.

[Sparkvark]

Hey, we have new weapons too! Check out this bad boy....we have millions of these ready and waiting.