AirDefense Academy · Contents · Chapter 2 · Nederlandse versie
Chapter 2: Equipment & aircraft
The VKS arsenal: aircraft types and numbers, generations, and the role of each platform. The basis for the threat cards.
2.1Fleet overview
The VKS operates a large, varied and partly ageing fleet that leans heavily on the Soviet legacy.
Read §2.1 →2.2Platforms by role
Below the most important platforms, ordered by combat role. A threat card is available for each bolded system.
Read §2.2 →2.3Generations & modernisation direction
The Russian fighter fleet spans several generations at once. The modernisation strategy focuses on upgrading 3rd and 4th generation aircraft and the gradual introduction of the 5th generation.
Read §2.3 →