Hey, Its not the question of self respect. Here you are missing a point. Dont ever dare to think that Russian planes are useless. They are far more superior than any fighter jets in the world. They dominated US f15, f16 and f18's by 90% in recent joint exercises by India and US. Even a Mig 21 beat US F16 and French Mirage fighter jets. better check the news. Its a pleasure for us that India is buying such quality fighter jets. And making our own fighter jets takes a long time to go and by the time we are to that speed, those will be replace by other world class fighter jets, so better to take it one step at a time and at the same time play safe.
