Believe it or not, Australia is attempting to address the threat posed by Sukhoi fighter jets in Southeast Asia. In recent decades, the distance and the lack of range the fighter planes air force in Southeast Asia, it still gives a sense of security for Australia. But for now, Australia's security eroded by the arrival of fighter jets super maneuverability Sukhoi 27 and Sukhoi 30 Flanker Flanker C.
Sukhoi fighter jets the Air Force has completed China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam in large numbers. Sukhoi's arrival has opened "new theater" in Asia Pacific. Royal Australian Air Force pilot, who initially considered themselves dominant for using the F-18 Hornet and F-111 Aardvark bomber, now have to "shut down" of the Sukhoi Flanker which is superior in almost every aspect. Acquisition of Sukhoi Su-27SK and Su-30MK Russian-made by the countries in Southeast Asia, presenting a fact that where F/A-18A/B/F Australia lost in virtually all key performance parameters, either by the Su-30 and Su -27.
From the perspective of strategic analysis, sophisticated defense equipment acquisition by marginally stable countries such as Indonesia or other regional players, have become a serious concern - although this is still beyond the impressive number that was acquired by China. The arrival of defense equipment remotely like Sukhoi and a suite of advanced missiles in the region can indeed troubling Australia, and presents the strategic context entirely new.
Sukhoi maneuvers (eg Pughacev Cobra *) is legendary, with a range of more than 3000 km, giving Sukhoi Flanker superiority in aerial combat. Allows for tactics probes and U-turns over (a tactic Cold War Russia), which can make the opponent confused and vulnerable in a dogfight. Sukhoi hunt will be one of the most dangerous jobs in combat.
In fact, an incredible range of Sukhoi can be increased two-fold with water refueling (refueling in the air). Imagine how the Indonesian Sukhoi strength reinforced if one day the tanker aircraft, must be very unsettling Australia. To date, the Indonesian Sukhoi Sukhoi-jangkuannya be furthered with the refueling of other Sukhoi, Sukhoi fleet which half will be filled by the Sukhoi other half.
Missile Threat
Sukhoi has 12 hard points (weapon hardpoints), is much more than other fighters. This feature makes the Sukhoi able to carry a deadly weapon pack, the entire ammunition missiles and smart bombs. Russian arms firms have developed a variety of missiles with both air-to-air and air-to-surface cruise missiles-including-which in some cases can not be equaled ability weapons NATO. Ninety-four Australian Hornet aircraft will be highly susceptible to Sukhoi beyond visual range missiles.
Australia is also concerned with the vulnerability gas platforms and other industrial assets on the east coast of their country. Defence Today explains "From a long-guns, a missile 3M-82/Kh-41 Sunburn supersonic Raduga, MBRPA 3M-55/Kh-61 or Yakhont cruise missiles subsonic anti-ship Alfa Novator 3M-54E1 is very effective to cripple or even destroy one of the great facilities in a single assault. missile is designed for splitting small warships and raises severe damage to large warships (see test conducted Yakhont Navy). Accident industry and fire at petrochemical plants and offshore platforms very easily triggered because The little things, and you can bet a missile attack can make a fire out of control. "
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Soft Target As
Sukhoi arrivals in Asia Pacific also increase vulnerability to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier belonging to the U.S.. The U.S. military is on alert, where CVNs (aircraft carriers and their supporters) are in standby status war against Sukhoi.
In the past, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, protected by a circle of support ships and AWACS aircraft, and of course their own combat aircraft, capable of sailing into conflict anywhere without fear. However, it was history.
Currently, all U.S. carriers are trying to approach the coast of China will be targeted by the Sukhoi ground-based and will be fired missiles at a safe distance. In essence, the birth of the Sukhoi Flanker have diplomacy end the era of American warships.
Ability Pilot
Royal Australian Air Force air force is not large, but they consider themselves well-trained, with the pilots who like to think that they are similar to the Maverick from Top Gun. They are trained in accordance with western standards it is believed that this will be the deciding factor in the war. However, pilot skills, as well as the sophisticated defense equipment, can also be imported. Indian pilots, who currently belong to the ranks of the best pilots in the world, is now training Malaysian Air Force. China and Indonesia are also a current of air aces will find themselves to train their pilots, or they could have all the capabilities of the Sukhoi holding in his hand. Historically, fighter pilots Indonesia is one of the best pilots in the world, even prominent in Asia.
As the realization and awareness that degrade the Sukhoi Flanker defense and security of Australia, Australia finally decided to acquire a stealth fighter and placed an order for 100 units of the F-35 JSF. Is this going to affect superiority Sukhoi Flanker? It is still another story, yet clear whether Australia is able to acquire 100 F-35 considering the price is crazy. For now, Sukhoi 27 and its variants still superior fighter-fighter Australian owned.
Sources: http://www.artileri.org/2013/03/australia-terancam-keunggulan-sukhoi.html
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