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Ukraine AirForce needs F-16 simulators.

Ukrainian Air Force has recently demonstrated the first full-fledged F-16 simulator in Ukraine. It should be noted that it was received from the Czech Republic by one of the tactical aviation brigades as well as specialists are already preparing the main module for operation. The hydraulics and cockpit will be installed later. It is also noted that there are prospects for further batches of such simulators for Ukrainian pilots.

Monday, May 20, Ukrainian Air Force released footage of new simulator, experts shared their impressions of equipment. Its obviously that it will help Ukrainian pilots to better destroy targets on ground & in the air with future F-16 aircraft. Ukrainian Air Force notes pilots were already practicing combat missions on this simulator.

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian...10573.html

"F-16s in the sky. Carrying US missiles. Targets destroyed!" : how pilots of Ukraine's Armed Forces train on simulator. The head of the simulator maintenance team notes that receiving this modern platform was a real "breakthrough".

"I've been involved in flight simulator maintenance of Su and MiG fixed-wing aircraft for more than 20 years now, and all these years, we have had a difficult time, to put it mildly. The situation with the supply of new equipment was close to critical for a long time.

No, we never gave up. We did everything possible – repaired, modernised, updated the software and engaged Ukrainian manufacturers... The oldest simulators became donors for their slightly younger "colleagues".

We often heard about the "lack of funds" or "no time for this", but thanks to the efforts of specialists who are ready to run around the equipment day and night with a soldering iron in their hands, we managed to keep the equipment.

But everything has its time and its resources. The vast majority of our flight simulators have long since reached the end of their useful life. Given the current situation, the Air Force is analysing technical possibilities in search of efficient and cost-effective solutions. One of them is the transition to flight simulators that employ virtual or fixed reality, which gives the pilot a sense of flight reality and a wider viewing angle. Developed countries have been using such simulators for the past five years.

F-16s will soon be in service with our brigades, so there is no other option but to switch to the new simulators."

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/05/20/7456654/