F-16 are very special
Its The Netherlands, not Holland
Portugal was a part of the EPAF and the MLU program.
UA needs 500 airframes with appropriate weaponry, pilots, ground crew, logistical personnel, fuel, mixed of F-16s, F-16Vs, and a few tip of the spear F-35s, just to control the frontline airspace. More for offensive operations. Throw in a couple of AWACS for strategic coordination.
Yes…because the F-16 and its upgrades will actually work as intended…unlike everything Russia tries to fly.
Denmark and the Netherlands, ordered their F35s many years ago. And Denmark has 40 plus F16s.. not just 19. And the first F16s will arrive in May/Jun. The Ukrainian pilots is currently training CAS, with the use of the Litening targeting pod.
There's been allot of talk and training, but not one f-16 has been sent to Ukraine. There is not even a set date to see that happen.
Another game changer
The Flankers capabilities are well known inside US air force and is widely considered 'junk'. Against a near peer like the F-16, it would not fair well in a dogfight or BVR engagements. Ukraine pilots will benefit from years of American experience gained through dissimilar air combat training against Russian aircraft. Ukraine will receive the F-16 C/D block 52 MLU, are 'Joint Terminal Attack Controller' enabled and will primarily engage in interdicting logistics and CAS, it is unlikely Russia will allow their pilots to seek one on one engagements against the F-16 but focus on opportunities to defeat them with S-300/400 systems. As a side note, Israeli F-16 pilots routinely fly and defeat these systems in the highly contested airspace over Syria
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Thank you for the kilometers
Ukraine is receiving the F-16 since July 2023, slow process, let's wait.
I've heard Ukrainian pilots who previously flew SU-34s say the F-16 is a better plane even after all these years. They said it begs you to push it to its limits.
Promised action now in June 2024
Ukraine has still not received any F-16s yet, and the video said that they would get 3 by the end of the 2024. This is not enough to make much of a difference. I would like to see many many more way before the end of the year.
They should just stop talking about it, and send it. The results will speak for themselves.
GOOD WHATS TAKING SO LONG !!!
The F-16's nickname is the falcon.
Awesome 👍
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