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Jets of War: Poland May Send F-16 Fighters to Ukraine

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Poland may finally respond to Ukraine's request for modern military equipment by transferring several F-16 fighter fighters.  Although the "good signals" have given Ukrainian officials hope, Poland has said that all decisions would be made in consultation with NATO countries. According to the reports, Ukraine has suffered losses due to the Russian assault that has lasted for about a year, including some of its planes. In response, Ukraine has pleaded with its partners in the West for more sophisticated jets to support its defense. In order to avoid escalating the conflict, the United States has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with cutting-edge weapons thus far. The United States eventually gave in and gave Ukraine one of its most cutting-edge air defense systems, and more recently, M1 Abrams tanks. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="929"]Russia-Ukraine war updates for January 26, 2023 Image credit- CNBC[/caption] Nearly 50 years ago, the F-16 fighter, one of the most powerful warplanes in the world, made its first flight. It is a single-engine supersonic aircraft that was created through cooperation between the United States and four NATO countries. It comes in single-seat and two-seat versions. According to the US Air Force website, the F-16s issued after 1981 are multi-role and capable of carrying out missions such as beyond-visual range interception, precision strikes, and night attacks. With Pratt & Whitney or General Electric engines, the F-16 has an astounding thrust of 27,000 pounds and a top speed of 1,500 miles per hour. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1440"]War in Ukraine: Sending fighter jets no longer 'taboo' for some Kyiv allies Image credit- Le Monde[/caption] Two 2,000-pound bombs are strapped by F-16 fighters for surface attacks. It has two 2,000-pound bombs for surface attacks, four AIM-9 and four AIM-120 missiles for close-quarters air-to-air warfare, and a 20-millimeter M61A1 Vulcan cannon with a 500-round capacity. The negative stability design of the F-16 gives the pilot extraordinary mobility and gives it the ability to withstand up to nine times the force of gravity during combat more than any other fighter aircraft. The F-16 is outfitted with fly-by-wire technology, allowing the pilot to control the plane with a side stick controller fitted with pressure sensors. https://www.gadgetany.com/news/f-35-fighters-are-grounded-by-the-pentagon-until-january-following-the-texas-accident/ It's vital to remember that any such supply is likely to have restrictions and only be available for defensive uses. The deployment is anticipated to happen soon, probably closer to April. Although the U.S. has been reluctant to give Ukraine cutting-edge weapons, recent events suggest that they would be willing to comply with Ukraine's request, albeit indirectly. President Biden is scheduled to visit Poland soon, which may cause this situation to progress further.

By Monica Green

I am specialised in latest tech and tech discoveries.

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