What is YAK-130? Israeli Air Force F-35I Adil shoots down Russian-made Iranian aircraft in historic air-to-air battle

This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned aircraft.

Furthermore, for the first time in about 40 years Israel The Air Force is involved in air-to-air combat with manned aircraft.

The last time an Indian Air Force jet engaged and shot down a manned enemy aircraft was on November 24, 1985, in Lebanese airspace. In that incident, an F-15 of the Indian Air Force successfully shot down two Syrian MiG-23 fighter jets.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the F-35I, a stealthy multi-role fighter jet, successfully neutralized Iranian The aircraft sustained no damage, demonstrating the Israelis’ air superiority.

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YAK-130: The YAK-130 is a Russian-made jet first introduced in the 1990s primarily as a training platform for pilots preparing to operate high-performance fighter aircraft such as the SU-57. While the YAK-130’s primary role is training, it is also capable of performing light attack missions, including close air support. Compared with older models such as Iran’s F-4 and F-5, the YAK-130 is a more modern and advanced option, but there is still a gap compared with the Israeli F-35.

In a conversation with Eurasia Info, a former F-35 pilot (who asked not to be named) highlighted the various factors that make these stealth aircraft useful when used in difficult situations.

“Operating these top-tier stealth fighters reduces resources. You have to balance the cost of keeping them running against the benefits they bring. That’s a big deal, especially when you’re in it for the long term.”