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Defense Express
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May 1, 2024
F-16 fighter / Open source illustrative photo
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to accept not only working but also defective American F-16 fighters from the allies
Spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Illia Yevlash said on the air of Priamyi TV channel that inoperable F-16 aircraft could also be useful in the Ukrainian Air Force.
He noted that decommissioned or damaged units could be used as "donors" for serviceable aircraft.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to accept not only working but also defective American F-16 fighters from the allies
Spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Illia Yevlash said on the air of Priamyi TV channel that inoperable F-16 aircraft could also be useful in the Ukrainian Air Force.
He noted that decommissioned or damaged units could be used as "donors" for serviceable aircraft.
F-16 fighters / Photo credit: Koninklijke Luchtmacht
"It's a normal practice if one of the items does not work, but other ones can be used to replace other components that have already lost their effectiveness," said Yevlash.
The spokesman also noted that fighters that have lost their combat capability can be used "for other purposes as determined by the command."
Earlier Defense Express reported that Ukrainian Air Force had explained how F-16 fighters protection at airfields will be implemented.
"It's a normal practice if one of the items does not work, but other ones can be used to replace other components that have already lost their effectiveness," said Yevlash.
The spokesman also noted that fighters that have lost their combat capability can be used "for other purposes as determined by the command."
Earlier Defense Express reported that Ukrainian Air Force had explained how F-16 fighters protection at airfields will be implemented.
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