Well it’s likely going to be attached to Poland/Czechia/Slovakia if the latest rumors are true:
Gszabi already confirmed parts of both leak discussions so it won’t matter
Gszabi already confirmed parts of both leak discussions so it won’t matter
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God, I hope not
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Well its the best alternate place for it to go considering that Russia is getting Iran (if the leak is true)
- These bombs are GPS guided and have been fitted to Ukraine’s MiG-29’s and now the Su-27. Adds variety to the airframe.
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Danish F-16BM firing AIM-9M Sidewinders
On 17 August, the United States approved the donation of F-16 fighters to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands. The two countries subsequently announced their intention to supply Ukraine with 19 and 42 aircraft, respectively
Since we know this information, it can be assumed that main AIM-9 that Ukraine uses on it’s F-16 is AIM-9M
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The use of French AASM 250 “Hammer” precision bombs with the Su-25M1. The integration of these aerial bombs into attack aircraft became known back in June last year.
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ex-Macedonian Mi-24V in service with Ukrainian Army Aviation.
Notably, this aircraft was overhauled by Elbit Systems where it received the ANVIS heads up display.
Same airframe (sn 210, which we already have as a marketplace skin on the Italian Mi-24V) in service with the Macedonian military. (Acquired from Ukraine in 2001)
Some airframes were also overhauled with a FLIR system and added the ability to fire western munitions, although it is not known if they in particular were delivered.
The cockpits were updated, too.
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GBU-38 JDAM-ER under the wing of Ukrainian Su-27
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Takeoff of the MiG-25PD from the 146th Fighter Aviation Regiment of Air Defense
The regiment was disbanded on June 1, 1993. According to the requirements of the directive of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine dated January 6, 1993, the 92nd Fighter Aviation Regiment was relocated from July 21 to August 1, 1993 in Vasylkiv to replace the disbanded 146th FAR.
Early 90s, Vasylkiv
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Can officially add the Mirage 2000-5F to the tree. Also more F-16AM MLU’s have been delivered to the Ukrainian Air Force.
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The likely first images of the Mirage 2000-5F in UAF hands en route to Ukraine:
- Note the lack of insignia’s or any other identification marks on the plane. Once they land at there designated base(s), they’ll likely have squadron markings and the UAF roundel painted on.
- These Mirage 2000-5F’s, unlike the basic 5F’s, are unique/specific to Ukraine by having the ability to launch the AASM Hammer and SCALP-EG (Storm Shadow) munitions. They will also likely feature MICA’s, and other ordnance. The addition of this to the tree provides Ukraine a top rank/unique, stand-off capable jet. Estimated BR: 13.7-14.0 (depending on munitions).
- No specific designation for this variant of Mirage is known, for the time being it can be known as the Mirage 2000-5F(UKR) or whatever the author of this post deems fit.
- Please see my previous post for more details.
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this is possible as its own tree but would be very politically tense if they added it as a sub tree to russia if it is made a sub tree it will probably go to a nato country as they have a tighter relation than russia
People advocate for less copy-pasted vehicles and yet also support a Ukrainian AF tree, which would just be an amalgamation of every copy-pastable vehicle there is…
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“Lowpass” of the Ukrainian F-16. The aircraft carries a full set of air-to-air missiles, AIM-120 and AIM-9. The aircraft also features 2 additional 370-gallon fuel tanks. The AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures system is installed on the central fuselage hardpoint.
It seems to me that in addition to the AIM-120 and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, there are GBU-39/B SDB bombs, and in any case, this aircraft is an incredible beauty.
(Photo for reference)
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In the photo of the F-16, you can see the AIM-9X of an unknown version (block) and the AIM-120C (without specifying whether it is C6, C7 or C8). The only difference between the later versions of the C and D series is a slightly bigger length due to the use of new solid fuel engines.
The theoretical appearance of C8 missiles is quite possible, since the United States has allocated a whole lot of missiles for Ukraine that were originally intended for the FMS, and these versions could well be among them.
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“The F-16AM MLU is armed with AIM-120C, AIM-9M and -X missiles at various points of the suspension and 8 GBU-39/B bombs at once. As noted earlier, the aircraft is also equipped with the AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasure system.”
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A Ukrainian Su-27S with new Interceptor Gray-color scheme.
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Official congratulations on the Day of the Aviation Engineering Service!
In photo 2, an aviation technician of the Ukrainian Air Force is servicing the AN/ALQ-131 system of the Ukrainian F-16AM fighter jet
The ALQ-131 system is designed to detect radiation from enemy radars, aircraft radars, anti-aircraft missiles and to jam them accordingly
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