US EditionThe U.S. Is Sending ‘Zombie’ F-16 Fighters to Ukraine for a Very Important Reason
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The U.S. Is Sending ‘Zombie’ F-16 Fighters to Ukraine for a Very Important Reason
Key Points and Summary – To protect its vital new F-16 fleet from Russian attacks on airfields, Ukraine is adopting clever and mobile maintenance tactics. A Ukrainian foundation has delivered mobile support complexes, including command posts, workshops, and cranes, allowing crews to service and rearm the jets at dispersed, hidden locations. This effort is complemented by the U.S. sending non-operational F-16s to be cannibalized for spare parts, …
Sets greatly facilitate the preparation of fighter aircraft for combat flights.
As part of efforts to facilitate the deployment of its F-16 fighters, the Ukrainian Air Force is working alongside the Come Back Alive Foundation to develop a new mobile support system, which has recently been presented to the public via social networks. Accorde is manifested by its manufacturers, the new system will allow aircraft donated by Western allies to receive support at any point where they have landed, while reducing the number of peop…
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