“It is noted that in a real battle, victory may depend on two factors.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
It is noted that in a real battle, victory may depend on two factors.
The victory of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 may depend on tactics and skills / UNIAN collage, photo Getty Images, Russian Defense MinistryFrom the beginning of the integration of US F-16 fighter jets into the arsenal of Ukraine, there have been questions about their effectiveness against Russian Su-35 aircraft. F-16 supporters emphasize its maneuverability, reliability and less radar visibility than the large Su-35. The victory of Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 will depend on tactics and skills. The ex-pentagon consultant, an expert in foreign military affairs in the Fund, writes about it. Kazimir Pulansky in Warsaw. Casimir Pulasky in Warsaw Ruben Johnson in his article for 19Fotyfive.
“The Air Force of Ukraine has prepared F-16 pilots, which gradually expand the types and number of tasks. The question is how these planes will show themselves against more powerful Russian fighters when they begin to participate in air battles … There are different opinions about how F-16 will show itself in the battle.”
It is reminded that an experienced F-16 battle pilot, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dan “TUGS” Hampton previously described the F-16 as a “more durable” plane and stated that he would prefer the American fighter in battle:
“I would not put on SU-35 or any other Russian plane.”
F-16 and SU-35: The main advantagesHempton compared F-16 and Su-35 as “David against Goliaf”. According to him, the SU-35 wings of the wings are almost 15 meters and a length of 21 meters, while in the F-16-a willer of 10 meters and a length of less than 15 meters. So, Su-35 is “too big”, and it makes it “not so good plane”, according to the pilot.
According to the article, the F-16 planes not only smaller, but also have a lighter composite body. The bladder lamp provides a better overview of the pilot, and the side control handle gives a higher maneuverability compared to the Russian heavy two -motor fighter.
The advantage of the Su-35 lies in its radar. The fact is not that US radars are worse, but that Ukraine has been set by old F-16 models, not equipped with modern radars, the author said.
“In a real battle, victory may depend on two factors: F-16 will be able to come close enough to use their missiles with less range, and whether Ukrainian pilots will be able to beat Su-35 thanks to maneuverability,” Ruben Johnson stated.
F -16 fighters in Ukraine – relevantWe will remind, as UNIAN wrote earlier, Ukrainian F-16 gradually moving from cautious use to effective operations on the front line.
According to military analysts, F-16 fighters are actively used on the line of fighting and in the border areas. They work qualitatively as one of the elements of Ukraine’s air defense.
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