The most dangerous battlefield awaits American F-16 fighters in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, our country has lost at least 86 aircraft. In particular, Ukrainian American F-16 fighter jets are facing the most dangerous battlefield. This is a particularly difficult situation, given the many years of experience of these aircraft in various complex conflicts.

"In Ukraine, the F-16s will face Russia, which is certainly the most difficult test for them," said retired US Air Force Lt. Col. John Baum, a veteran with more than 2,300 hours of F-16 flight time.

The total number of losses of aircraft of the Ukrainian state indicates how dangerous the conditions are for pilots. Russian air defense systems such as the S-300, S-400, Su-35 and MiG-31, equipped with long-range R-37 missiles, may pose a particular threat.

The information indicates that the Russian arsenal of air defense weapons is more modern and effective than what the F-16 has encountered in previous conflicts.

Previous opponents of the F-16 in the Middle East, such as Iraq and Syria, used outdated Soviet equipment and may have been less well trained and equipped, noted military analyst and former U.S. Navy pilot Brynn Tannehill.

Russia probably has one of the most reliable and productive air defense systems in the world. However, the F-16 can assist in informing and relaying this information to other Ukrainian military forces.

In addition, the fighters can use their HARM guidance systems and missiles to attack Russian radars. It is indicated that the F-16s can significantly increase the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defenses, which have been quite depleted in recent months.

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