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Fascinating interview with Ukrainian Air Force Brigader General, Serhii Golubtsov.
Covers F-16s, JDAMS, Storm Shadows and everything in between. Worth a full read but some highlights below;
Covers F-16s, JDAMS, Storm Shadows and everything in between. Worth a full read but some highlights below;
1.
The F-16 meets Ukraine's strategic requirements; Multi-role and capable of using a wide array of NATO country weapons. AIM-120 air to air missiles will be enough of a threat to force russian fighters and bombers much further back from the border.
The F-16 meets Ukraine's strategic requirements; Multi-role and capable of using a wide array of NATO country weapons. AIM-120 air to air missiles will be enough of a threat to force russian fighters and bombers much further back from the border.
2.
3 or 4 squadrons (48-64 F-16s) will be enough to cause russia to abandon its current air strike campaign in one given area.
3 or 4 squadrons (48-64 F-16s) will be enough to cause russia to abandon its current air strike campaign in one given area.
3.
Lockheed Martin inspected 3 Ukrainian airfields in 2021 for suitability to cater for F-16s;
"It was concluded that the runways and taxiways are perfectly suitable for the normal operation of F-16 aircraft."
Lockheed Martin inspected 3 Ukrainian airfields in 2021 for suitability to cater for F-16s;
"It was concluded that the runways and taxiways are perfectly suitable for the normal operation of F-16 aircraft."
4.
HARM anti-radar missiles completely changed the air defense situation. F-16s will increase their efficiency greatly, given the greater intergration available.
The same will apply to most NATO standard weapons available; the ability to target and respond in real-time.
HARM anti-radar missiles completely changed the air defense situation. F-16s will increase their efficiency greatly, given the greater intergration available.
The same will apply to most NATO standard weapons available; the ability to target and respond in real-time.
5.
Zuni unguided rockets supplied to Ukraine earlier this year helped replace stocks of the S-13 rocket used by Ukrainian Su-25s.
They also fly further and have greater accuracy.
Zuni unguided rockets supplied to Ukraine earlier this year helped replace stocks of the S-13 rocket used by Ukrainian Su-25s.
They also fly further and have greater accuracy.
6.
JDAMS have been well received.
However, due to the proliferation of russian S-300 & S-400 systems, Ukrainian pilots are only briefly flying to a height of 6-8km before launch which reduces the range of the bombs to 40-50km.
JDAMS have been well received.
However, due to the proliferation of russian S-300 & S-400 systems, Ukrainian pilots are only briefly flying to a height of 6-8km before launch which reduces the range of the bombs to 40-50km.
7.
Regarding Storm Shadow, Golubtsov doesn't say too much.
He mentions long range capabilities are something the Ukrainian Air Force continues to expand upon and will work to increase their available inventory and options.
Regarding Storm Shadow, Golubtsov doesn't say too much.
He mentions long range capabilities are something the Ukrainian Air Force continues to expand upon and will work to increase their available inventory and options.
The full article is here and well worth a read, lots of fascinating little details.
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It's such a struggle to not give in and pay Muscovich his $8 some day just for the edit button, excuse the typos.
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