ukrainian f-16 su-35 battle
Definition
A hypothetical or specific tactical engagement involving the American-made fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon operated by the Ukrainian Air Force and the Russian Sukhoi Su-35 air superiority fighter.
A complex geopolitical and military scenario representing the intersection of Western aerospace technology and Russian hardware in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
Examples
The prospect of an F-16 and Su-35 battle has aviation enthusiasts refreshing their news feeds more nervously than a teenager waiting for a prom date text.
If the F-16 and Su-35 finally tango, we might actually see if the ghost of Kyiv has a flight simulator addiction.
Watching an F-16 versus Su-35 battle is essentially the real-life, high-stakes version of arguing over which console had the better graphics in 2005.
Calling an F-16 versus Su-35 battle a 'dogfight' feels like using a butter knife to describe the structural integrity of a skyscraper.