Why does Turkey say that American F- 16 is like a pile of scrap iron compared with Russian Su -35?

Turkey wants to buy Russian fighters, so it will say this. Turkey has purchased Russian air defense system before, and there will be many ideas when choosing fighters, but from the current situation, Turkey is more likely to choose Russian fighters. Therefore, it is necessary for Turkey to buy advanced fighters from advanced countries.

Russia's Su -35 fighter belongs to the fourth generation semi-fighter, while the F- 16 fighter belongs to the third generation semi-fighter of the United States. On the surface, Russia's fourth-generation semi-fighter is ahead of the third-generation semi-fighter in the United States, but Russia and the United States have different standards for the division of fighter algebra. Russia's fourth-generation fighter can actually compete with the third-generation fighter in the United States, and F- 16 was once considered as the most successful fighter in the world.

He participated in many large-scale wars and stood the test of actual combat. At the same time, F- 16 has produced nearly 4,600 fighters since 1976, even exceeding the sum of the number of air force fighters in many countries. Although the hegemonic behavior of the United States has aroused the dissatisfaction of many countries, the practicability of F- 16 is undeniable. As an ally of the United States, Turkey plans to phase out F- 16 after 2030. In addition, under the obstruction of the United States, Turkey is still determined to cooperate with Russia in the S-400 air defense missile system.

Turkey has bought Russian air defense systems before, and will continue to buy fighter planes like Turkey. Turkey, an American ally, will challenge the United States, and the United States will also formulate corresponding sanctions.