In a bold display of confidence, a Russian Su-35 fighter pilot has declared his readiness to confront the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine.
This announcement is part of an escalating preparation by the Russian Air Force, spurred by the imminent delivery of Western aircraft to bolster Ukraine’s defense.
On July 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video in which Alexander, a Su-35S fighter pilot, confidently declared that Russian flight crews had thoroughly studied the capabilities of the F-16, reported state-owned TASS news agency.
“Our flight crew is ready to meet the F-16 aircraft. I studied their strengths and weaknesses. The skill of the flight crew will allow us to complete the combat mission to defeat this aircraft [F-16],” Alexander asserted.
He pointed out that the Su-35S was more advanced than the American fighter, with superior sighting capabilities and long-range missiles.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry. Aircraft crews have been patrolling the warzone around the clock in all weather conditions to defend the nation’s air borders from enemy attacks.
In addition to the Su-35, Russian Su-30 pilots have also been preparing for a potential face-off with the US-made F-16 fighter jet.
Earlier this month, Su-30 fighter pilots claimed to have developed specialized combat tactics to counter the F-16, asserting that the American jets would not pose a significant threat in combat scenarios.
The Russian pilots have thoroughly studied the F-16’s aerodynamic characteristics, which they noted had remained consistent with the single-engine design.
Russian media frequently highlighted the confidence of their pilots in their ability to engage the F-16 in close air combat, where they believed they could exploit the aircraft’s weaknesses to gain an advantage.
Both novice and experienced Russian pilots regularly participate in training sessions to prepare for various combat situations, including potential encounters with American aircraft.
