> The fact that Russia only had nine to start with is absurd.
Nine is about the same number China has available of their most advanced AWACS. For comparison sake, the US as 31 E-3 Sentry aircraft in service currently. The Navy has an even higher number E-2 Hawkeyes performing the same role for carriers.
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> The fact that Russia only had nine to start with is absurd.
Nine is about the same number China has available of their most advanced AWACS. For comparison sake, the US as 31 E-3 Sentry aircraft in service currently. The Navy has an even higher number E-2 Hawkeyes performing the same role for carriers.