tphuang(@tphuang):What ppl typically believe: Western aircraft are better are EW, radar & BVR. Soviet/Chinese aircraft are better with WVR & maneuverability. Reality of Chinese vs European 4th gen aircraft: Rafales are better at WVR & maneuverability. J-16s are better at EW, radar & BVR. Hence, why PLA would generally want to keep engagement @ longer range, utilize its LR AAM & EW to hit Rafales before they can pick that up.

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2026.10.11 17:28

What ppl typically believe: Western aircraft are better are EW, radar & BVR. Soviet/Chinese aircraft are better with WVR & maneuverability. Reality of Chinese vs European 4th gen aircraft: Rafales are better at WVR & maneuverability. J-16s are better at EW, radar & BVR. Hence, why PLA would generally want to keep engagement @ longer range, utilize its LR AAM & EW to hit Rafales before they can pick that up.

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