I know I'm being nitpicky at this point, and I'm sorry but there is one more thing I'm seeing that is annoying me. I keep seeing people referring to the MiG-31's super Zaslon radar and how "Its the most powerful in the world"This is what I mean when I say it seems a lot of people don't know what they are talking about.
So.let's compare the MiG-31's Zaslon Radar to the AWG-9 of the Original F-14, shall we?
Specs on Zaslon Radar
Type: PESA
Performance Range 200km (Operational)
Trackable target RCS 19 meters squared
Engagement Capability: 4 Targets simultaneously
Max Tracking Capability: 10
Elevation: +70/-60
Frequency Band: X/L
Specs on AWG-9
Type: Pulse Doppler w/ Full Look Down Capability
Performance Range: 740.298 (Capable) 386km (Operational)
Trackable Target RCS: 14 meters squared
Engagement Capability: 6 simultaneously
Max Tracking Capability: 24 (18 displayed after prioritizing)
Elevation: - (Full Look-Down/Up Capability)
Frequency Band: X
Now tell me again what aircraft has the most powerful and most useful Radar? Considering also more aircraft than just the F-14 in the US inventory have and continue to use this radar and its upgraded versions?
Keep in mind the new AESA Radars are more capable than either of these.
Bottom line, there are plenty of airborne radars that are more powerful and more capable than the Zaslon.