All very valid points. But don’t discount KE’s stealth capability. It may not be as stealthy as an Anka-3 or F35. But it should be stealthier than any 4th generation jet fighter like F16Block72, Rafale or even EF.
I would forget about dog fighting for quite sometime yet. At least until AI matures to a level where it could be usable in real life situations.
KE with Murad and really long range a2a missiles, will be a BVR demon for all 4.5 gen fighters. A Hurjet with 2 or more of these 100km ahead, will be a nightmare scenario for any 4.5 gen fighter.
It has to be remembered that by computer control it is possible to fly or cruise without those canards ever moving. (Using wing and trailing edge elevons). That “minimises” the frontal and side RCS penalty increase of the plane due to the presence of the canards. Also specifically using radar absorbing materials on the canards and the complete structure, this penalty can be further minimised.
