F-16 operations will be a big problem for Ukraine. Russia will constantly focus attacks on airfields with those jet aircraft. That means a lot more air defense systems will be needed. Extra-hard sites for the aircraft.
When Ukraine needs thousands of pickup trucks, each with one of the following weapons:
- rocket tube launchers
- recoilless rifle
- SPG-9
in order to increase the throw weight and fluid dynamic of delivering such weight.
I currently believe that Ukraine would do better with such mobility - instead of the F-16 aircraft.
“When Ukraine needs thousands of pickup trucks, each with one of the following weapons:
- rocket tube launchers
- recoilless rifle
- SPG-9”
I totally agreement Ukraine could greatly utilize this equipment.
IMO, best option both! LOL
However I don’t believe this precludes the necessity the Ukraine development of a defensive air force. U.S. officials mentioned that two Ukrainian pilots flew F-16 simulators and got a feel for the training. The U.S. Air Force determined r an experienced Ukrainian fighter pilot could learn the F-16′s more advanced systems realistically in about four months, if the pilots were already trained to fly their own Soviet-era fighters.
The great need for Ukraine to have a defensive air force is apparent. Even decorated former US Air Force pilot Dan Hampton said he would fly fighter jets for Ukraine if necessary!!!