Ukrainian pilots will need “about six months” to master the F-16 multirole fighter, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said on Friday, CNN reports.
“Our pilots can learn to fly these planes in a matter of weeks. It takes time, about six months, to master the fight against these planes,” said Ignat.
“They must learn to use all types of weapons that are on board modern aircraft,” he added.
After Western countries agreed to supply tanks to Ukraine, some analysts were quick to speculate that European allies and NATO would eventually supply Ukraine with older aircraft such as the F-16.
Ignat added that in addition to the pilots, “intense training” will be required for the ground crews that maintain the F-16.
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