American magazine The National Interest said that Russia possesses an arsenal of weapons that can make opponents really consider when they want to go to war. According to The National Interest, the Top 5 powerful weapons of Russia today are Su-35 fighter aircraft, Amur-class diesel-electric submarines, T-90 tanks, and P-800 Onyx supersonic anti-ship missiles. and torpedoes 53-65.
“Su-35 is currently the most modern fighter aircraft in Russia, as well as in the world today,” The National Interest posted. The Su-35 is designed to operate well at high altitudes and has excellent aerial maneuvers. This factor combined with advanced avionics equipment on board helps the Su-35 become a formidable opponent for the US Air Force.
Amur class submarine
Amur is known as a variant of the Project 677 Lada diesel-electric submarine developed for export purposes. Amur submarines are famous for their silent operation and heavy armament. According to many sources, the Amur submarine may also be equipped with air-independent propulsion technology (AIP) that will help it operate underwater longer. The main weapons of the Amur submarine are 533mm torpedo tubes and 10 vertical launch tubes equipped with Onyx or Kalibr cruise missiles.
T-90 tank
“The T-90 is currently the main equipment of the Russian Army until the Armata is in service,” The National Interest posted. The T-90 differs from American and Western tanks in that it is more compact to suit tank warfare thinking on the plains of the Soviet Union and Russia. Although small, the T-90 is a powerful tank with strong firepower combined with a complex armor system and Kontact-5 explosive reactive armor.
Onyx cruise missile
P-800 Onyx is a line of supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles that can be equipped on many different types of combat vehicles. Onyx’s design is suitable for the task of destroying surface ships and even enemy land targets with high precision. The P-800’s firing range according to public sources is 300km, but many other sources believe that the P-800’s effective range can be up to 500km. The National Interest magazine said that the P-800 is completely superior to the Harpoon anti-ship missile line and that the US Navy currently has no plan to effectively deal with this line of Russian anti-ship missiles.
Torpedoes 53-65
“This is a really dangerous weapon for the US Navy. This line of self-guided torpedoes is capable of following and destroying enemy surface ships with just one bullet,” The National Interest posted.
The special homing system of the 53-65 torpedo allows it to detect and track water waves emitted from the enemy ship’s propeller. This operating principle caused headaches for US Navy weapons experts when they could not find a way to jam or deal with 53-65 torpedoes.
* Along with the Top 5 powerful weapons of Russia, The National Interest also ranked the Top 5 powerful weapons of the US today:
Ohio class nuclear submarine
According to The National Interest, topping the list is the Ohio-class nuclear submarine. This is a component of the US nuclear triad. This line of strategic submarines carries 24 ballistic missiles launched from Trident submarines with powerful destructive capabilities. Thanks to being equipped with nuclear engines, the range of this class of submarines is unlimited.
B-2 Spirit bomber
The B-2 Spirit is a strategic bomber that combines stealth features, high flexibility and a large weapons load. This is the only bomber in the world at the present time capable of overcoming modern air defense systems and can fly halfway around the world (about 11,000km) without refueling. The only limitation of the B-2 is that its stealth technology only allows it to fly at subsonic speeds.
F-22 Raptor fighter jet
The difference of the F-22 lies in the fact that it is a stealth fighter and capable of maneuvering. The F-22 is suitable for participating in air-to-air or air-to-ground missions. The F-22 is currently the only 5th generation aircraft in the world in combat service.
Missile defense system
“Washington is planning to deploy missile shield components to Europe under the pretext of preventing the possibility of a missile attack from Iran. However, this action faced strong opposition from Russia,” The National Interest posted. Components of the Aegis ashore missile shield complexes are fixed interceptor missile launch wells and control modules. In Moscow’s view, the US missile shield in Europe is causing a strategic imbalance between the two sides. However, for its part, Washington claims that its missile defense system does not affect Russia’s nuclear deterrent.
Allied nations
According to The National Interest, although allied countries are not armed entities, they play a key role in armed conflicts. A clear example can be the fact that despite Russia’s objections, the US can still deploy elements of the missile shield in Europe on the territory of NATO member states. Meanwhile, many NATO member countries are located very close to the Russian border such as Poland and the Baltic states.
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