> We rely on fighters to establish air superiority more than SAMs, while the Russians do the opposite. Worst case scenario, F-15s/16s/22s/35s can use cannons and pilots are more adaptable than radar systems. I also suspect that the F-35's sensors at least are far superior to whatever the Russians are relying on.
Or just, ya know, shoot the damn thing.
The specs are well within what you can expect to hit with with an "old enough they give them out like candy" AA gun.
They really aren't. The TB2 can loiter at 18,000 ft, or about 5.5km. 20mm guns max effective range is about 1,500m. 40mm are better, but still max out at about 7,000m. You're not going to be able to hit it. That assumes you can even see it, which you probably can't.
Or just, ya know, shoot the damn thing.
The specs are well within what you can expect to hit with with an "old enough they give them out like candy" AA gun.