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Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Mazeltovscotty(m): 9:05pm On May 26, 2017
This is actually a rejoinder to Zoharariel's conglomeration of feeble analysis - in his reply to my question "what makes him think that Russia could defeat America in an event of war. Instead of him to hit me with valid cum logical point, he went ahead to colorized how Russia defeated a small Colony like Ukraine with seven weak points on Russian electronic warfare(well I will treat that later). Probably you the conversation here is the link https://www.nairaland.com/3819607/nuclear-bomb-explodes-nearbyheres-why
But right now, I have come to do justice which will be based on four (4) scales on which war will hang on. These scales goes a long way in determining who is who and as well present facts not fallacies so let us start.

1. AIRFORCE While America holds the current stealth-jet lead with the only fielded fifth-generation fighter, Russia and China are both gunning for it.
There are only 187 F-22s, and the F-35 that is supposed to be joining them is running into all sorts of problems in test phase, including the hi-tech helmet that is supposed to put all kinds of info in the pilot’s visor but doesn’t work right yet. Meanwhile, China is developing four stealth fighters.
The J-31 debuted in air shows in 2014 and is the most advanced current threat, and the J-20, which may have just entered full-scale production, is probably a match for the F-35, if not the F-22. The two newest designs, the J-23 and J-25, are mostly rumors and Chinese propaganda right now. Russia is developing only one stealth fighter but it has capabilities that some put on par with the F-22.
The T-50 will likely enter service in late 2016 or early 2017. Also known as the PAK FA, it’s less stealthy than the Raptor but more maneuverable. The F-22 would likely get a jump on the Russians in a war, but would be in serious trouble if it was spotted first.

Likely winner: As long as the other planes are still more hypothetical than real, the F-22 remains the clear victor. Still, Raptor drivers can’t rest easy knowing that multiple aircraft are being developed with the primary mission of bringing them down, and those planes are being developed with engineers who have the F-22’s schematics.

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2. TANKS - Ok now let's talk about tanks. The US Army fielded the first M-1 Abrams in 1980.
But the tank has undergone so many upgrades, including those to the armor, drivetrain, and weapons systems, that everything but the shell is new. It has a 120mm main gun, great electronics, remote-operated weapon stations, and an armor configuration that incorporates uranium, Kevlar, reactive, and Chobham armor layers. Russia is developing the prototype T-14 on the Armata platform, but right now it relies on the T-90A, which is still an awesome tank. One even survived a direct hit from a TOW missile in Syria. Originally fielded in 2004, the T-90A features an autoloader, reactive armor, a remotely operated machine gun, and a 125mm cannon. The crew can fire antitank guided missiles from the main gun.

Like Russia, China fields a few varieties of tanks and has new ones in development. It’s go-to for tank-on-tank engagements is the Type 99. It features a 125mm smoothbore gun with auto-loader that can also fire missiles.

The tank has been upgraded with reactive armor and is thought to be nearly as survivable in combat as Western or Russian tanks.

Likely winner: Strictly looking at the gear in a one-on-one fight, it’s a draw. But America has more top-tier tanks and a better history of training crews, plus (Ukraine notwithstanding) US forces have more recent combat experience than their rivals.

3.SURFACE SHIPS With the largest Navy in the world, America has any surface fight in the bag if it happens in the middle of the ocean.
The crown jewels are the Navy’s 10 full-sized aircraft carriers and nine landing helicopter docks. But the Navy’s technological advantages and sheer size might not be enough to overcome China’s missiles or Russia’s diesel subs if it had to fight in enemy waters.



Russia still struggles with force projection, but the launch of Kalibr cruise missiles at ground targets in Syria proved that Russia has found a way to give even their small ships some serious bite.
An anti-ship version of the missile is thought to be just as capable and, if fired in a large enough salvo, may be able to overcome US ship defenses like the Phalanx. Russia also fields the Club-K missile system, a land-attack and anti-ship cruise missile system that can be hidden in shipping containers. China is pushing for a maritime revolution in both its Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy. The Coast Guard is used to establish sovereignty in contested waters and is getting the world’s largest and most heavily armed Coast Guard ships. The Navy features hundreds of surface ships with advanced missiles and other weapons in addition to great sensors.

Likely winner: The US Navy is still the undisputed champ across the world but it would take heavy losses if it fought China or Russia at home. A full-scale invasion might even fail if planners aren’t careful.

4. SUBMARINES The US Navy has a staggering 14 ballistic missile submarines with a combined 280 nuclear missiles that can each wipe out an enemy city, four guided-missile submarines with 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles each, and 54 nuclear attack submarines. They’re technologically advanced, heavily armed, and stealthy.


Russia has only 60 submarines but those are very capable. Russia’s nuclear subs are at or near par with their Western counterparts for stealth, while their diesel boats are some of the quietest in the world.

Russia is also working on new submarine weapons, including a 100-megaton city-killing nuclear torpedo. To top it all off, their crews were already good but are getting better.

China has only five nuclear attack submarines, 53 diesel attack submarines, and four nuclear ballistic missile submarines, but they’re working on more. China’s subs are easy to track, but the US and its Pacific allies are deploying sophisticated listening devices to keep track of them anyway.


Likely winner: The US submarine fleet wins for both power projection onto land and sub-on-sub combat, but the gap is narrowing. Chinese and Russian innovations and the rapid construction in new shipyards will make the ocean a more dangerous place for American submariners
Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Slazim: 9:22pm On May 26, 2017
Chai, and all my country has is foot soldiers with archaic guns machinery. *shaking my head*

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Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by padi94(m): 9:51pm On May 26, 2017
Africa will be safe

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Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Nobody: 8:37am On May 27, 2017
Only Muslim and terrorist sympathizers are the one supporting russia against USA
No war equipments can withstand usa. Father of all things is usa ,others copied

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Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Nobody: 12:24pm On May 27, 2017
beamtopola:
Only Muslim and terrorist sympathizers are the one supporting russia against USA
No war equipments can withstand usa. Father of all things is usa ,others copied
Russia Not A Muslim Nation Its Like A Country They Don't Care Abt Religion They Are Mainly Christians.
Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by seunny4lif(m): 1:36pm On May 27, 2017
beamtopola:
Only Muslim and terrorist sympathizers are the one supporting russia against USA
No war equipments can withstand usa. Father of all things is usa ,others copied

Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by APCsupporter: 3:51pm On May 27, 2017
beamtopola:
Only Muslim and terrorist sympathizers are the one supporting russia against USA
No war equipments can withstand usa. Father of all things is usa ,others copied

you are very pathetic. what does Islam have to do with this thread? olodo

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Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Raptureminded(m): 1:44pm On May 30, 2017
Bravo
Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by Nobody: 1:56pm On May 30, 2017
APCsupporter:


you are very pathetic. what does Islam have to do with this thread? olodo

The hate is real. When someone does something bad the religion is castigated. When a good gesture is done by a Muslim then it's the particular person that will be applauded

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Re: Zoharariel: Why Russia Can't Defeat Us ''at Least For Now" In War by DictatorZAR1: 8:14pm On May 30, 2017
beamtopola:
Only Muslim and terrorist sympathizers are the one supporting russia against USA
No war equipments can withstand usa. Father of all things is usa ,others copied

Everyone who doesn't conform to Neocon colonialism are terrorist.

The SN-18 Satan is a Trident ICBM US copy. The Sarmat will be Russia's latest Minuteman II rip off. While u at it checkout how Russia stole the Zircon Hypersonic missile blueprints from US too, because its a direct copy of the Harpoon ASM aka the 1st anti ship hypersonic missile ever.
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