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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 months ago (18 children)

I'm delighted we're sending these over to Ukraine (though it should have been done a long time ago).

Question: the F-16s are planes. Is there some reason we're loading them onto other planes for transport instead of flying them over?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's safer for long distances, plus they won't have to worry about refueling.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

That, and 6x the flight hours for a F16 is expensive. The flight hours with accompanied wear and tear are better used over Ukraine.

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