Sky Dominance: Russia vs. America

Two superpowers. One question: who truly dominates the skies? Russia’s air force

is a beast — about 1,500 fighters strong. From the rugged Su-27s and Su-30s to the lethal Su-35s

and a handful of futuristic Su-57s, their fleet is built for raw power. The Su-35 is the

crown jewel — fast, agile, and deadly from miles away, capable of launching

missiles before its target even knows it’s being hunted. Yet,

it’s not invisible — its lack of true stealth and dated electronics keep it from matching

the very best. The Su-57 tries to change that, but only a few are battle-ready.

Then comes the U.S., flying high with over 1,800 fighters: the legendary F-15s, the all-around F-16s,