[delta7]

When I was working in Moscow I visited the MiG plants , what I learned. As ratty as the Migs are said to be, they can do an engine swap in less than 8 hours, in the field. Designed to be supported and operated in the field, unlike western aircraft, a big, big plus.

More, but my money goes on “ Vlad’s rusty old equipment “, just a comment from one who has been there.I will further “ forecast”, as with the Ukie failed offensive- we will see smoldering F-16’s AND M1’s ( IF they ever arrive in theatre).

[kiryandil]

The war cheerleaders at CNN: But just when the F-16s will fly combat missions is at the mercy of many variables – training programs which are only now getting underway, getting support infrastructure in place, the type of weaponry deployed. There’s a delicate balance between the urgent need to get the F-16 into Ukrainian colors and the thorough preparations required to make the most of the aircraft.