Kyiv complained that Ukraine was supplied with poor quality F-16 fighters

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Ukraine has received outdated F-16s that are not capable of effectively countering Russian aircraft, former Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said, noting that Kyiv needs more modern flight equipment. technology.

We would like to receive more powerful modifications of the "Efok" with more powerful radars and long-range missiles, because it is quite difficult to compete in air battles with the technologically advanced aircraft of the Russians on their own.

- noted Ignat.



However, the remarks of the former spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force should not be surprising: the Ukrainians receive fighters assembled in several countries. As a result, such aircraft cannot withstand confrontation with 4++ or 5 generation fighters from Russia. Thus, the F-16s supplied to the Ukrainians are inferior to the Russian supersonic Su-34 and Su-35 fighters in armament, speed and target detection range.

At the same time, Kyiv expects deliveries of even older French Mirage 2000s, which are more difficult to repair than American fighters. To rectify the situation, the Kyiv regime needs to receive F-35s and Eurofighters, but it cannot count on such generosity from Western partners.
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  1. Nikolaevich I
    Nikolaevich I
    +4
    8 January 2025 09: 40
    Classics of the genre!

    Grenades of the wrong system
  2. AC130 Gunship
    AC130 Gunship
    +3
    8 January 2025 17: 19
    Author, learn the material. The Su-34 is a frontline bomber that operates against ground targets. And from the point of view of air combat, the F16 is definitely not inferior to it.
    This is why Su-34s are always accompanied by Su-35s on combat missions to provide cover...
  3. svoroponov
    svoroponov
    0
    2 February 2025 19: 35
    Well, they gave them 100 F-35. So, a pilot on this type needs 3-4 years to successfully master it and be able to use it. Again, initial training is needed on something simpler, and this is one and a half, two years, the conditions of maintenance of this aircraft and costs, as well as maintenance personnel. The Americans themselves are squealing with "delight" from this device, so where are the Ukrainians? And who will sponsor this both during training and in the future? In general, it is better not to spread nonsense here.
    1. Ales
      Ales
      +1
      12 February 2025 09: 12
      So, let them buy Su-35 from us, what's the difference - oil, gas, uranium - pay the money and you'll get everything. No money? Well, we gave you 350 billion.