Which of the two fifth-generation fighters—the Lockheed Martin F-35 or the Sukhoi Su-57—is technically better suited to the Indian Air Force (IAF)? This question is difficult to answer because the two aircraft were designed for different roles and developed under distinct economic and industrial constraints. The only correct answer would be that the Su-57 is … Continue reading ‘Offensive’ F-35 vs ‘Defensive’ Su-57: Which Stealth Jet Is Best Suited For India, Ex-IAF Fighter Pilot Explains