05-08-2024, 09:45 PM
In 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will only be able to use no more than 10 of the F-16 fighters provided Western at any one time, according to a New York Times (NYT) assessment. The NYT said Ukrainian pilots were currently “getting used to conducting operations on a small scale,”have not yet engaged in combat with Russian forces.
It added “Ukrainian officials have warned delays in deliveries of F-16s could diminish the jets’ effect on battlefield, giving Russia time to adapt its tactics.” added. It is estimated that only about 20 Ukrainian pilots are currently able to fly aircraft, which will allow Ukraine to deploy only about 10 F-16s in combat, given that two pilots are needed for each plane to maintain operations.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/36921
It added “Ukrainian officials have warned delays in deliveries of F-16s could diminish the jets’ effect on battlefield, giving Russia time to adapt its tactics.” added. It is estimated that only about 20 Ukrainian pilots are currently able to fly aircraft, which will allow Ukraine to deploy only about 10 F-16s in combat, given that two pilots are needed for each plane to maintain operations.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/36921