Russian fighter jets feature tall landing gear to safely operate from unpaved airstrips. The elevated height protects engine intakes from debris and provides clearance for heavy weapons.

Russian fighter jets feature tall landing gear to safely operate from unpaved airstrips. The elevated height protects engine intakes from debris and provides clearance for heavy weapons.

Why Russian fighter jets sit much higher off the ground compared to US jets

US stealth jets feature seamless radar-absorbing coatings to remain virtually invisible. Russian engineers skip these fragile finishes on the Su-57 to ensure cost-effective ruggedness and speed.

US stealth jets feature seamless radar-absorbing coatings to remain virtually invisible. Russian engineers skip these fragile finishes on the Su-57 to ensure cost-effective ruggedness and speed.

Why Russian fighter jets lack seamless radar-absorbing coatings compared to US jets

Russian jets like the Su-57 use visible rivets to lower manufacturing costs and speed up frontline repairs, prioritising extreme manoeuvrability over absolute radar stealth.

Russian jets like the Su-57 use visible rivets to lower manufacturing costs and speed up frontline repairs, prioritising extreme manoeuvrability over absolute radar stealth.

Why Russian fighter jets leave body rivets exposed compared to US jets

Russian jets use canted nozzles to achieve extreme dogfight agility. US jets like the F-22 rely on pitch-only rectangular nozzles to minimise infrared signatures and maintain absolute radar stealth.

Russian jets use canted nozzles to achieve extreme dogfight agility. US jets like the F-22 rely on pitch-only rectangular nozzles to minimise infrared signatures and maintain absolute radar stealth.

Why Russian fighter jets use 3D thrust vectoring nozzles compared to US jets

US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies for 360-degree visibility and stealth. Russian jets prioritise reinforced framed cockpits to ensure structural strength and dependable optical clarity.

US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies for 360-degree visibility and stealth. Russian jets prioritise reinforced framed cockpits to ensure structural strength and dependable optical clarity.

Why Russian fighter jets use heavy framed canopies compared to US jets

Russian fighter jets feature twin nose wheels to support massive 45-tonne weights and land safely on rough dirt airstrips. This differs from land-based US jets that use single wheels for paved runways.

Russian fighter jets feature twin nose wheels to support massive 45-tonne weights and land safely on rough dirt airstrips. This differs from land-based US jets that use single wheels for paved runways.

Why Russian fighter jets use double nose tyres compared to US jets

Russian jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres to operate from rough dirt runways. This design absorbs shocks and stops sinking, while specialised intake grilles block debris.

Russian jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres to operate from rough dirt runways. This design absorbs shocks and stops sinking, while specialised intake grilles block debris.

Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets

Russian pilots historically wear blue flight suits for sky camouflage and high-altitude protection. Conversely, US aviators use sage green Nomex suits, prioritising ground concealment and fire safety.

Russian pilots historically wear blue flight suits for sky camouflage and high-altitude protection. Conversely, US aviators use sage green Nomex suits, prioritising ground concealment and fire safety.

Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots

Soviet engineers built the MiG-25 using heavy nickel-steel instead of titanium to withstand extreme Mach 3 heat. This choice sacrificed agility but ensured cost-effective mass production, structural durability, and easier maintenance.

Soviet engineers built the MiG-25 using heavy nickel-steel instead of titanium to withstand extreme Mach 3 heat. This choice sacrificed agility but ensured cost-effective mass production, structural durability, and easier maintenance.

Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets

US jets use frameless bubble canopies for a 360-degree view and reduced radar signatures. Russian jets rely on framed windshields for structural reinforcement and to protect pilots from slipstreams.

US jets use frameless bubble canopies for a 360-degree view and reduced radar signatures. Russian jets rely on framed windshields for structural reinforcement and to protect pilots from slipstreams.

Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets

Russian jets use flexible hoses to refuel multiple aircraft simultaneously. US rigid booms pump fuel much faster for heavy bombers but require complex hardware. Probe-and-drogue systems also easily fit onto standard fighter jets.

Russian jets use flexible hoses to refuel multiple aircraft simultaneously. US rigid booms pump fuel much faster for heavy bombers but require complex hardware. Probe-and-drogue systems also easily fit onto standard fighter jets.

Why Russian aircraft use flexible refuelling hoses compared to US refuelling booms

Russian jets use passive IRST domes to track heat without emitting radar. US stealth fighters avoid these reflecting domes, using flush sensors to protect their radar cross-section.

Russian jets use passive IRST domes to track heat without emitting radar. US stealth fighters avoid these reflecting domes, using flush sensors to protect their radar cross-section.

Why Russian fighter jets mount nose camera balls compared to US jets

Russian Su-34 jets use side-by-side seating to share displays, reduce armour weight, and provide space for a relief tube. This helps fight pilot fatigue on 10-hour flights, unlike US tandem jets.

Russian Su-34 jets use side-by-side seating to share displays, reduce armour weight, and provide space for a relief tube. This helps fight pilot fatigue on 10-hour flights, unlike US tandem jets.

Why Russian strike fighters seat pilots side-by-side compared to US jets

The Russian K-36 ejection seat safely extracts pilots at 755 knots using pop-up deflector shields and automated restraints. These deflectors protect the pilot's arms and legs from fatal 600-knot windblast forces during supersonic ejections.

The Russian K-36 ejection seat safely extracts pilots at 755 knots using pop-up deflector shields and automated restraints. These deflectors protect the pilot's arms and legs from fatal 600-knot windblast forces during supersonic ejections.

Why Russian ejection seats pop up arm deflectors compared to US seats

Russian jets use raw, circular nozzles to maximise thrust and agility while saving money. US jets employ flat rectangular nozzles to hide engine heat and scatter radar, ensuring complete stealth.

Russian jets use raw, circular nozzles to maximise thrust and agility while saving money. US jets employ flat rectangular nozzles to hide engine heat and scatter radar, ensuring complete stealth.

Why Russian fighter jets leave exhaust pipes raw compared to US jets

Russian jets space twin engines far apart to generate body lift, ensure direct airflow, and survive missile hits. US jets keep engines close together to reduce drag and increase combat roll rates.

Russian jets space twin engines far apart to generate body lift, ensure direct airflow, and survive missile hits. US jets keep engines close together to reduce drag and increase combat roll rates.

Why Russian fighter jets space engines far apart compared to US jets

Russian jets like the Su-57 use visible body rivets to lower manufacturing costs and speed up frontline repairs. US aircraft hide fasteners under complex coatings to achieve absolute radar stealth.

Russian jets like the Su-57 use visible body rivets to lower manufacturing costs and speed up frontline repairs. US aircraft hide fasteners under complex coatings to achieve absolute radar stealth.

Why Russian fighter jets show visible body rivets compared to US jets

Modern Russian tanks operate with a three-man crew consisting of a commander, gunner, and driver. Unlike Western tanks, they use an automated carousel system to load ammunition, eliminating the need for a fourth human loader. Read more below.


Modern Russian tanks operate with a three-man crew consisting of a commander, gunner, and driver. Unlike Western tanks, they use an automated carousel system to load ammunition, eliminating the need for a fourth human loader. Read more below.

How many crew members are in a Russian tank?

US jets use delicate, smooth radar-absorbent coatings to remain unseen. Russia skips these fragile finishes, opting for rugged airframes built for extreme weather and high-speed manoeuvrability.

US jets use delicate, smooth radar-absorbent coatings to remain unseen. Russia skips these fragile finishes, opting for rugged airframes built for extreme weather and high-speed manoeuvrability.

Why US fighter jets have smoother stealth coatings than Russian jets

Russian fighter jets leave black smoke due to incomplete fuel combustion in Soviet-era engines like the Klimov RD-33. While smokeless US fighters use advanced air-blast injectors, Russian designs prioritise rapid acceleration over clean burn.

Russian fighter jets produce visible smoke due to incomplete fuel combustion in older engine designs. Modern US aircraft use advanced fuel injectors to ensure clean, smokeless operations.

Why Russian fighter jets produce more visible smoke than US aircraft

Unlike the harsh, industrial moonshine often found in remote Soviet garrisons, the MiG-25’s coolant was refined and clean. It became a bizarre form of currency on remote airbases. 

Unlike the harsh, industrial moonshine often found in remote Soviet garrisons, the MiG-25’s coolant was refined and clean. It became a bizarre form of currency on remote airbases.&nbsp;

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The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say.

"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X.

Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.

At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."

An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves.

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The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week. The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say. "The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X. Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat." An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US military releases video of ‘unsafe’ Russian fighter jet manoeuvre near Alaska

Ukrainian military claims that for the first time ever it hit an SU-57 fighter jet. The fighter jet was apparently parked at an Airfield in southern Russia. The flagship SU-57 entered into service with Russia's Aerospace forces in 2020.

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The United States military claimed on Tuesday (March 14) that a Russian jet collided with an American drone over the Black Sea. Divulging details, the US military's European Command said that a Russian Su-27 jet fighter collided with an American MQ-9 Reaper drone.&nbsp;

US Air Force General James Hecker, the commander of US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa, said: "Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9".&nbsp;

Hecker further said that "this incident demonstrates a lack of competence in addition to being unsafe and unprofessional".&nbsp;

The statement mentioned that the incident happened at approximately 7:03am (CET). It also noted that several times before the collision, the Su-27s dumped fuel on the drone and flew in front of it. The US Air Force called the incident "reckless" and "environmentally unsound".&nbsp;

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CNN quoted a US official familiar with the incident as saying that the Russian fighter jet damaged the propeller of the American drone. The official, whose identity was not revealed in the report, said that the Reaper drone and two SU-27 Flanker jets were operating over international waters over the Black Sea when the incident occurred. One of the Russian jets "intentionally" flew in front of and dumped fuel in front of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).&nbsp;

While responding to the incident, the National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists that the Russian intercepts in the area are common, but this one "is noteworthy because of how unsafe and unprofessional it was, indeed reckless that it was".&nbsp;

<h2>US&nbsp;summons&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;envoy&nbsp;</h2>

In the immediate aftermath, The US summoned Russia's ambassador to protest the crash, the State Department said. Spokesman Ned Price told reporters: "We are engaging directly with the Russians, again at senior levels, to convey our strong objections to this unsafe, unprofessional intercept, which caused the downing of the unmanned US aircraft."&nbsp;

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<h2>Russia denies causing crash</h2>

Russia's defence ministry denied causing the crash as it said that it scrambled fighter jets following the detection of a US drone over the Black Sea.&nbsp;

"As a result of a sharp manoeuvre... the MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle entered an uncontrolled flight with loss of altitude and collided with the surface of the water," the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

The ministry added that its fighter jets "did not use their on-board weapons, made no contact with the UAV".&nbsp;

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The United States military claimed on Tuesday (March 14) that a Russian jet collided with an American drone over the Black Sea. Divulging details, the US military's European Command said that a Russian Su-27 jet fighter collided with an American MQ-9 Reaper drone.

The United States military claimed on Tuesday (March 14) that a Russian jet collided with an American drone over the Black Sea. Divulging details, the US military's European Command said that a Russian Su-27 jet fighter collided with an American MQ-9 Reaper drone. US Air Force General James Hecker, the commander of US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa, said: "Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9". Hecker further said that "this incident demonstrates a lack of competence in addition to being unsafe and unprofessional". The statement mentioned that the incident happened at approximately 7:03am (CET). It also noted that several times before the collision, the Su-27s dumped fuel on the drone and flew in front of it. The US Air Force called the incident "reckless" and "environmentally unsound". ALSO READ | Putin defends Ukraine war, claims it’s about ‘survival’ of Russian statehood CNN quoted a US official familiar with the incident as saying that the Russian fighter jet damaged the propeller of the American drone. The official, whose identity was not revealed in the report, said that the Reaper drone and two SU-27 Flanker jets were operating over international waters over the Black Sea when the incident occurred. One of the Russian jets "intentionally" flew in front of and dumped fuel in front of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). While responding to the incident, the National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists that the Russian intercepts in the area are common, but this one "is noteworthy because of how unsafe and unprofessional it was, indeed reckless that it was". US summons Russian envoy In the immediate aftermath, The US summoned Russia's ambassador to protest the crash, the State Department said. Spokesman Ned Price told reporters: "We are engaging directly with the Russians, again at senior levels, to convey our strong objections to this unsafe, unprofessional intercept, which caused the downing of the unmanned US aircraft." WATCH | Gravitas: Ukraine becomes testing ground for new-age Russian weapons × Russia denies causing crash Russia's defence ministry denied causing the crash as it said that it scrambled fighter jets following the detection of a US drone over the Black Sea. "As a result of a sharp manoeuvre... the MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle entered an uncontrolled flight with loss of altitude and collided with the surface of the water," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry added that its fighter jets "did not use their on-board weapons, made no contact with the UAV". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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China summoned the US ambassador on Saturday to lodge an official protest over <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-us-to-show-sincerity-in-trade-actions-166831">sanctions imposed by the United States against a Chinese</a> military organisation for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles, state media said.

The announcement came a day after China called on the United States to withdraw the sanctions or "bear the consequences".

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The spat adds to tensions between the two global powers over trade, China's treatment of religious groups and the Asian country's claims to disputed islands in the South China Sea.

Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang summoned Ambassador Terry Branstad and "lodged solemn representations over US sanctions against (the) Chinese military," the People's Daily said in a brief report online.

On Thursday, Washington placed financial sanctions on the Equipment Development Department of the Chinese Defence Ministry, and its top administrator, for its recent purchase of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.

Officials said it was the first time a third country has been punished under the CAATSA sanctions legislation for dealing with Russia, and signalled the Trump administration's willingness to risk relations with other countries in its campaign against Moscow.

Russia also lashed out at the US sanctions, accusing Washington of playing unfairly and using new measures to squeeze Moscow out of the global arms market.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that "Washington's continued sanctions hysterics" dealt a new blow to US-Russia ties but could not immediately say if Moscow would retaliate, or how.

The Chinese military expressed "strong indignation and resolute opposition" to the sanctions, the defence ministry said Saturday, echoing a foreign ministry statement the previous day.

Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the US move was a "a flagrant breach of basic rules of international relations" and "a stark show of hegemonism" that severely damages relations between the two countries and their militaries, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

United in their resentment of America's global influence, China and Russia have sought in recent years to tighten up their ties and this month conducted week-long joint military drills in Moscow's largest ever war games.

US officials said that the US could consider similar action against other countries taking delivery of Russian fighter jets and missiles.&nbsp; 
The State Department also placed 33 Russian intelligence and military-linked actors on its sanctions blacklist.

All of them -- defence related firms, officers of the GRU military intelligence agency, and people associated with the Saint Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency disinformation group -- have been on previous US sanctions lists.

A senior US administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, insisted the ultimate target was Russia and not "the defence capabilities" of third countries.

CAATSA, or the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, was passed in 2017 as a tool that gives Washington more ways to target Russia, Iran and North Korea with economic and political sanctions.

China summoned the US ambassador on Saturday to lodge an official protest over sanctions imposed by the United States against a Chinese military organisation for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles, state media said.

China summoned the US ambassador on Saturday to lodge an official protest over sanctions imposed by the United States against a Chinese military organisation for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles, state media said. The announcement came a day after China called on the United States to withdraw the sanctions or "bear the consequences". Also read: China urges US to withdraw sanctions over purchase of Russian warplanes, missiles The spat adds to tensions between the two global powers over trade, China's treatment of religious groups and the Asian country's claims to disputed islands in the South China Sea. Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang summoned Ambassador Terry Branstad and "lodged solemn representations over US sanctions against (the) Chinese military," the People's Daily said in a brief report online. On Thursday, Washington placed financial sanctions on the Equipment Development Department of the Chinese Defence Ministry, and its top administrator, for its recent purchase of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Officials said it was the first time a third country has been punished under the CAATSA sanctions legislation for dealing with Russia, and signalled the Trump administration's willingness to risk relations with other countries in its campaign against Moscow. Russia also lashed out at the US sanctions, accusing Washington of playing unfairly and using new measures to squeeze Moscow out of the global arms market. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that "Washington's continued sanctions hysterics" dealt a new blow to US-Russia ties but could not immediately say if Moscow would retaliate, or how. The Chinese military expressed "strong indignation and resolute opposition" to the sanctions, the defence ministry said Saturday, echoing a foreign ministry statement the previous day. Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the US move was a "a flagrant breach of basic rules of international relations" and "a stark show of hegemonism" that severely damages relations between the two countries and their militaries, according to the official Xinhua news agency. United in their resentment of America's global influence, China and Russia have sought in recent years to tighten up their ties and this month conducted week-long joint military drills in Moscow's largest ever war games. US officials said that the US could consider similar action against other countries taking delivery of Russian fighter jets and missiles. The State Department also placed 33 Russian intelligence and military-linked actors on its sanctions blacklist. All of them -- defence related firms, officers of the GRU military intelligence agency, and people associated with the Saint Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency disinformation group -- have been on previous US sanctions lists. A senior US administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, insisted the ultimate target was Russia and not "the defence capabilities" of third countries. CAATSA, or the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, was passed in 2017 as a tool that gives Washington more ways to target Russia, Iran and North Korea with economic and political sanctions.

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