Pilots would take 6-months to prepare for F-16s, Ukraine
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F-16 not difficult to fly and could be pick up in matter of weeks, pilots
Kyiv (Reuters) - In a bid to get fourth-generation fighters in the aftermath of Russia s invasion last February, Ukraine said on Friday that it would take its pilots roughly six months to prepare for battle in Western fighter jets like American F-16s.
This week, Germany and the United States revealed intentions to send heavy tanks to Kyiv, giving the country a tremendous boost. Kyiv is now expecting the West will also provide fighter fighters and long-range missiles.
The importance of Western military backing for Kiev has grown quickly. Even the notion of sending deadly aid to Ukraine was very contentious prior to the invasion, but Western supplies have subsequently broken several taboos.
The F-16 may be the finest option for a multi-role fighter to replace the nation s present fleet of fighters, which are older than contemporary Ukraine itself, according to Air Force spokesperson Yuri Ihnat. He said that Kyiv used four different types of Soviet-era aircraft.
The foreign minister of Turkey said he anticipates US approval of the F-16 aircraft deal.
The F-16 is not difficult to fly, according to the pilots, and they could pick it up in a matter of weeks. Ihnat stated at a news briefing that using all sorts of weapons while fighting with these planes is a totally different experience.
Pilots claim that they might become proficient in it in roughly six months.
Ukraine used its aircraft for both intercept operations and strikes against Russian targets.
