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Gicofokami t1_je622z8 wrote

Reply to comment by ajr901 in Russia Says Ukraine Using Long-Range US Artillery by TallAd3975

Just wait until they get F-16s.

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Explorer335 t1_je8xfgj wrote

As much as I would like them to get F-16s, that does not appear possible. The F-16s use modern NATO gear that is too sensitive to risk falling into Russian hands. Hopefully, they can get fighter jets, but it will need to be something different.

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the8bit t1_je6kgpi wrote

When millennials think of a fighter jet, they probably go to f16 first. Anyway with all the f35 hoopla it felt like mentioning a f16 is a boomer moment, but thankfully Russia out here causing a second golden age.

The f16 is roughly 50 years old now

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Gicofokami t1_je6o27s wrote

I know, but F-16s are still in active use. Even though I like the F-22 and F-35 more, they'd try to send some F-16s.

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the8bit t1_je6pbt8 wrote

Oh yeah it was more an aside about how interesting it is for the f16 to be relevant and powerful in a large scale conflict still! When discussing US strategy they are often discarded as obsolete

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shkarada t1_je6hrl1 wrote

Biden said "no". But maybe French Mirage fighters could be delivered?

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