Not only the aircraft itself plays a big role, but also the weapons it can use.
Ukraine needs F-16 fighters not only for combat operations. They can also be used to counter the means of attack against civilians that the enemy uses.
“In my opinion, the first squadron will operate as an air defense missile system. First of all, the hunt for cruise missiles, possibly ballistics, even Shaheds,” military expert Pyotr Chernik noted on Channel 24.
Not only the aircraft itself plays a big role, but also the weapons it can use. The F-16 can fire 105 weapons, including airborne and cluster bombs, as well as long-range missiles.
“I must emphasize: aviation is needed critically. Winston Churchill – I like to quote this venerable gentleman – at one time argued that aviation is the cavalry of our time. Indeed, nothing has changed,” added Pyotr Chernik.
F-16 for Ukraine: latest news
F-16 fighters could already be deployed on Ukrainian territory. This opinion was expressed by the representative of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Yuri Ignat. He recalled that they had already taken off from Ukrainian airfields
Recently, the Netherlands also announced that they would provide Ukraine with six more F-16 units. Thus, we will receive 24 such aircraft from this country alone.
Meanwhile, training of Ukrainian pilots who will fly F-16 aircraft continues actively abroad. Amid problems with accepting funding to support Ukraine, the United States assured that the National Guard still has enough funds to complete pilot training.
