Can Su-35 detect F-22?

Whilst the Su-35 does have the hypothetical capability to detect the F-22 at close ranges using its IRST (Infa-Red Search and Tracking) and potentially the Irbis-E radar, both sensors would have to be cued to focus on exactly the right part of sky to have a chance of generating a target track.

Is Su-35 better than F-22?

Although the fifth-generation F-22 and the fourth-generation Su-35 have almost similar capabilities, the latter’s superior dogfighting capabilities, significantly cheaper cost, and IRST technology give the Russian jet a clear edge over the American aircraft.

How good is the f-22 raptor?

By most accounting, the F-22 Raptor remains the most capable air-superiority fighter on the planet, with its competition in China’s J-20B beginning to shape up and Russia’s Su-57 still lagging a bit behind. The F-22 really is still at the top of its game … but that doesn’t mean building more actually makes good sense.

Could the F-22 Raptor beat the Su-35?

The answer might be harsh for the F-22 lovers but it would straight up lose in a dogfight against the Su-35 and the reason is simple; because F-22 Raptor is not built for direct confrontations. The weapons that it has, are held by it internally. F-22 is built with an intention to have a surprise element over its enemies.

What would happen if the F-22 Raptor was in a dogfight?

Well, the result of a dogfight might not go the Americans’ way but any conflict other than a face-to-face fist fight would likely be the end of the Su-35. The F-22 isn’t designed to dogfight. It’s weapons are held internally.

Is the F-22 a grudge match against the Su-35?

And where the Su-35 is most powerful, the F-22 is outmatched. Call it a grudge match, or a stalemate, or a hypothetical – because that’s all it is at this point – but however you phrase it, comparing the F-22 vs. Su-35 is an exciting venture. As far as public knowledge goes, there has only been one run-in between these two flagship fighters.

What would happen if a Russian Su-35 intercepts an F-22?

A pilot intruding into US or US-protected airspace and meeting an F-22 really has no idea whether the jet is armed. And the Russian Su-35 holds more missiles than the F-22, and it holds them where everyone can see. On top of that, if a routine interception were to turn kinetic, the F-22 would start the battle at a huge disadvantage.