The first 10 F-16s from 79 arrived in Ukraine on the last day of the fall . До кінця року Україна повинна отримати 20 літаків.
Про це повідомляє РБК-Україна з посиланням на The Economist.
Видання зазначає, що перші 10 літаків F-16 з 79, які пообіцяли In Ukraine, within the framework of the aviation coalition, 31 airliners arrived.
“Until the end of 2024, Ukraine is obliged to fly 20 aircraft of American production. Rashta is committed to the so-called F-16 coalition, including Denmark and the Netherlands, in batches by 2025 “, – available from the materials.
The top commander of American forces in Europe, Ben Hodges, said he was disappointed with how long it took to deliver the planes to Ukraine. In my words, one of the reasons that could have contributed to the situation with the changes is the lack of initial positions for Ukrainian pilots – “the political decision of the administration.”
Another reason is the difficulties. While the Ukrainian pilots are trained in battles, the F-16s are growing and folding, the lower Mig-29s and Su-27s are starting to stink.
Another problem factor is the overall infrastructure for servicing the F-16. It appears that flight engineers require the same training as pilots. Repair and maintenance activities may also be carried out in NATO neighboring countries.
The former Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense of Germany, Niko Lange, says that F-16 flights are a priority goal for the Russians. Therefore, the stinks were kindled with a great degree of secrecy, in pink-green bases with underground or fortified shelters. But at the same time, logistics are becoming more complicated – more people and more spare parts are needed.
F-16 for Ukraine
The allies in the invasion of Ukraine created an aviation coalition, within the framework of which the ZSU will reject the American Vyrobnitsva F-16. It appears that Ukraine is weaning at least 60 aircraft, but supplies will be supplied gradually.
Last month, Bloomberg stated that Ukraine was weaning F-16s. And, according to The Times, the Netherlands transferred six pilots to Ukraine. Merezh also reported that F-16s were used for anti-aircraft defense.
More about those who arrived F-16s in Ukraine and their history – in the material from RBC-Ukraine.
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