Here’s the difference between Russian and American jets

This NOVA video shows the difference between Russian and American tactical aircraft from an American fighter pilot's perspective. Related: <a href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/watch-one-of…

By Orvelin Valle

Updated on Oct 22, 2020

This NOVA video shows the difference between Russian and American tactical aircraft from an American fighter pilot’s perspective.

“[The Russians] build airplanes like tanks,” says a U.S. Navy pilot in the video. “The U.S. Air Force and the West build airplanes like fine watches.”

Watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpPSPQq7oas

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Summary

This NOVA video shows the difference between Russian and American tactical aircraft from an American fighter pilot’s perspective. Related: Watch one of the baddest A-10 pilots ever land after being hit by a missile “[The Russians] build airplanes like tanks,” says a U.S. Navy pilot in the video. “The U.S. Air Force and the West build airplanes like […]

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