Russian Air Force - VibeWire Magazine

Why Is The Cobra Maneuver Mostly Useless In Combat?

Taking a closer look at the maneuver.

Russia has fired an IRBM into Ukraine in retaliation for Ukraine’s missile strikes in Russia and ahead of the Presidency change in the White House.

Russia’s ability to produce fighter jets is unlikely to be enough to sustain its existing air force, leading to questions about export potential.

The growing presence of F-16s is likely to increase confusion and fear, leading to more friendly fires on both sides.

Analyzing the aircraft in the two fleets.

Some air forces are weak because they don’t really have any aircraft, while others are weak because they are ineffective or obsolete.

After sustaining heavy losses after years of fighting (including wear and tear), the Russian Air Force has still not established air superiority.

North Korea possesses little more than obsolete fighter jets, and it is unlikely to be able to aid the much more modern Russian Air Force.

Early Russian Telegram channel reports say a Su-34 was lost, and some claim a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon shot it down.

Besides crashes, a poor radar cross-section, and zero exports, it seems the Su-57 Felon’s many woes include declining production rates in 2024.