Russian jets keep spring-wound mechanical clocks to survive electrical failures and EMP blasts. These 25-jewel chronographs run for 3 days unpowered, assisting pilots in manual combat navigation.

Why Russian fighter jets keep mechanical clocks compared to US jets

Russian fighter jets deploy tail parachutes to land safely on short, icy runways and save wheel brakes. US combat aircraft rely on long runways and powerful carbon disc brakes.

Why Russian fighter jets use landing parachutes compared to US jets

Russia's top fighters: Su-57 (Mach 2.0 stealth, 3,500km), Su-35S (Mach 2.25, 400km radar), Su-30SM (Mach 2.0 multi-role), Su-34 (Mach 1.8, 4,000km strike), MiG-31BM (Mach 2.83), Su-27 (Mach 2.35), MiG-29SM (Mach 2.3). Advanced avionics, supermanoeuvrability.

7 most advanced Russian fighter jets ranked by technical power

Why are Russian fighter jets so much cheaper than US ones? Russia's only stealth fighter SU-57, cost around $70 million per aircraft, but the F-22 Raptor costs around $350 million per aircraft. 

Why Russian jets are so much cheaper: The shocking truth about Russian fighter jets