China tests new ballistic missile submarine

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I don't doubt there is a big difference in the export Kilos. But that doesn't really concern me as if China and Russia did have a war, any naval combat that occured would be a sideshow at best. Securing the sea lanes isn't really neccessary for China to invade Russia.


But the export stuff the PLAAF gets is a different story I believe. Everything post J-11 is simply of higher quality than anything the RuAF is likely to offer up in resistance. As silly as us selling Block 60s to the UAE.

Originally Posted by Kapitain

russias aircraft have been updated they use MIG31 and 29 also SU42 now (not up on airforce so dont quote)

Can you find me a source for the Su-42 being in OPERATIONAL service? I don't believe it is, and probably won't be for a while to come.

And those MiG-29s are simply not up to the task of dealing with the newer Flankers. They may or may not be wired to carry the AA-12 depending on the status of upgrades. And while the MiG-31 is a fine interceptor I don't believe they are available in sufficient numbers to matter. And that's assuming all these aircraft are operational...