F-16 fighters will be delivered to Ukraine in a few months at the earliest, according to the US Air Force
"We have no intention of handing over a significant number of F-16s or any other Western fighter to the Ukrainian Air Force any sooner than a few months from now," said Kendall
The delivery of F-16 fighters to Ukraine will take several months at best.
This statement was made by the US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, as reported by CNN.
The US President's administration has not yet provided details about the plan to equip the Ukrainian Air Force with American-made F-16 fighters.
According to the US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, it will be at least a few months before Ukraine will have the opportunity to operate F-16 fighters. The secretary added that a number of details need to be worked out before the Ukrainian Air Force will be able to fly a large number of Western aircraft.
"We have no intention of handing over a significant number of F-16s or any other Western fighter to the Ukrainian Air Force any sooner than a few months from now," Kendall said.
A few months is relatively quick, considering the official training of a pilot on this aircraft usually takes more than two years. Even a retraining course for an F-16 pilot who has temporarily stepped away from flying can take up to five months, added the American military official.
Background. Earlier, the US agreed to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine, "only if they are not used to strike the russian territory." At this stage, the US has provided "everything necessary" for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to begin a counteroffensive "this summer," Sullivan said. Ukrainian pilots have already started training on F-16 fighters. The decision was made thanks to the G7 summit.
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