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The F-16 is not a stealth fighter. It is a highly visible and very vulnerable target for both the Russian S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, as well as the Su-35 fighter and the MiG-31 interceptor. These are the words of an American combat veteran and military expert appearing on Fox, CNN, NBC, and BBC US Army Lt. Col. Daniel Davis.
Davis was interviewed by Judge Napolitano on the YouTube “Judging Freedom” podcast. He does a very thorough analysis of recent US decisions on providing military aid to Ukraine. The subject of the F-16 is central to his commentary, and he’s not just talking about the opposition to Russian military platforms.
Davis, for example, says that Ukrainian F-16 pilots will likely under-perform their F-16-trained counterparts. Mentality and concentration will be disturbed. Davies says it’s not so easy to change your mindset and focus when you’ve spent your whole life flying a MiG-29 or Su-27, and the next moment you’re expected to perform well when you get on the F-16.
Napolitano and Davis delve deeper into this theme. Both believe that in reality, Ukrainian pilots will have to forget everything they learned from the old Soviet fighters. However, this is difficult and will affect their “instinctive reactions”. Davis says this topic was discussed between him and a former US colonel who flew the F-16. The F-16 veteran also supported the opinion that the mentality will be different among Ukrainian pilots.
Davis was interviewed by Judge Napolitano on the YouTube “Judging Freedom” podcast. He does a very thorough analysis of recent US decisions on providing military aid to Ukraine. The subject of the F-16 is central to his commentary, and he’s not just talking about the opposition to Russian military platforms.
Davis, for example, says that Ukrainian F-16 pilots will likely under-perform their F-16-trained counterparts. Mentality and concentration will be disturbed. Davies says it’s not so easy to change your mindset and focus when you’ve spent your whole life flying a MiG-29 or Su-27, and the next moment you’re expected to perform well when you get on the F-16.
Napolitano and Davis delve deeper into this theme. Both believe that in reality, Ukrainian pilots will have to forget everything they learned from the old Soviet fighters. However, this is difficult and will affect their “instinctive reactions”. Davis says this topic was discussed between him and a former US colonel who flew the F-16. The F-16 veteran also supported the opinion that the mentality will be different among Ukrainian pilots.
F-16 is vulnerable target for S-300 or Su-35 - 4x combat vet Davis
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