Makes no sense to detect the heat signature, you must first locate the aircraft and get close enough to fire missiles with an infrared seeker. Then you can also fire BVR missiles at the target from a safe distance and don't even have to get close, it's far less risky than active close combat.If everyone has a stealth plane, wouldn't this increase the possibility of WVR?
And wouldn't detecting the heat signature be even more important?
What your say fits the 4th generation air warfare
You have to think of these planes as assassins that kill the target quickly and inconspicuously and quickly move away from the danger zone. Under no circumstances will they get involved in a fight if it is not necessary.
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