>>63836713
Believe it or not, material numbers (tanks, helos, apcs) are what most "analyst" look at. A majority couldn't even explain how most of the systems they are counting work. Especially for the more advanced systems (aka ones heavily pushed by the Kremlin: T14 & SU-57, and S-500). Thirdies especially like big numbers, which is why many smaller, poorer nations have large amounts of otherwise outdated equipment.

Not only is it cheaper, but it looks great on paper too.