The Ukrainian Air Force uses combat aircraft of Soviet origin, slightly modernized and sometimes modified to carry modern ammunition. The arrival of the F-16s will allow a real increase in power for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a plug-and-fight capability, the use of weapons at 100% of their capabilities,… But what will be their impact on the current conflict?
John Walker, the Editor of Airlines and Destinations, is a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience in covering the airline, airport, aviation, and travel industries. Throughout his career, he has served as Editor for numerous airline-industry magazines and websites, including Aviation.com. As a University of Edinburgh graduate with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Genetics, John continues to be surprised by his dedicated involvement in the world of aviation and travel journalism.