Ukraine: F-16 'Super Effective' at Downing Russia Drones
Ukraine’s F-16s relied mainly on cannon fire as pilots conserved scarce missiles for harder targets, the wing said.
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Ukraine: F-16 'Super Effective' at Downing Russia Drones
Ukraine’s fleet of F-16 fighters has played a vital role in protecting the country against Russian aerial attacks, including the jet-powered drones the Russians have used to try to overpower Ukrainian air defenses, senior Ukrainian officials said. But Ukraine has a chronic need for spare parts to keep the venerable jets flying. It would also like to acquire more up-to-date F-16s to expand its air force. The post Ukrainian Officials: F-16 ‘Super …
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot broke a record by shooting down nine Russian drones on a single mission, using only the 20 mm Vulcan M61A1 gun of the aircraft. This tactic, more cost-effective than the shootings of...
One F-16, Nine Drones: Ukrainian Pilot Sets New Single
Ukrainian F-16 fighters destroyed roughly 1,100 Russian attack drones in October alone, while one pilot set a new single-sortie record by shooting down nine UAVs using only the jet’s 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, Ukraine’s 107th Separate Aviation Wing reported on November 6.
Ukrainian F-16s have shot down 4,700 Russian drones so far, including 1,100 in October alone, according to the commander of this unit, nicknamed Phantom. British journalist Gareth Jennings reported the Ukrainian pilots' findings on his X account.
This was announced by the 107th Separate Aviation Wing of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces, releasing the results of the speech of its commander at the International Fighter Conference 2026 in Munich. One...
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