- The top US and Russian fighter jets ran into each other in the skies above Alaska, and the incident favored the Russian jet if combat were to break out.
- The US's F-22 doesn't visibly store weapons, and it relies on stealth, so coming face to face with an advanced Russian fighter puts it at a disadvantage.
- Most incidents in the skies involving the US are communicated in advance and handled professionally, but the rules of engagement leave the US vulnerable to a first strike.
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US F-22s came face to face with Russia's top fighter over Alaska and were at a major disadvantage
If a fight were to start during an intercept like the one this week, the Russian pilot would start with the huge advantage of having the F-22 in sight. What's more, the Russian Su-35 can actually maneuver better than the F-22.
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