I thought this kind of "fanboyski" who believes in any story about the miracles of Russian equipment outdated and poorly maintained, equipment against state-of-the-art, well-maintained and well-trained professionals were a uniquely Brazilian forums.
Americans have different ways of counting your losses. For even if they win on the battlefield represents a problem of domestic public opinion considering they end up losing.
Someone has no doubt who won the Air War in Korea and Vietnam?
The Russian equipment has been constantly defeated by the Israelis since the Six Day War.
There is also doubt about it?
Equipment from all sources has its limitations and the manuals are there for this.
Should be used in order to maximize their strengths and minimize their faults, simple!
This requires a lot of training and a good investment in maintenance.
The origin of it does not work miracles.