Originally Posted by
henra
So just looking at the gross figures alone doesn't paint a realistic picture.
True, one has to factor in the S-300s and S-400s along with Russia's Beriev A-50 AWACs. Especially if one is planning to use Ukrainian aircraft for close air support.
It still seems to me that Ukraine has no chance of muscling its way into the space overhead the front lines. The best they can do is to make it a standoff and deny the same to the Russians.