Russians are having a sht fit about the F-16's because there's a crap load of retired Viper pilots retired in the US and Europe that are likely going to be flying these fighters as Ukraine pilots get trained in Europe and US. Ukraine can have a squadron of Vipers combat ready by the end of the year if volunteers make up the squadron which is very likely to happen.
It'll definitely be a bad day for Russian helos anywhere near the front.Russians are having a sht fit about the F-16's because there's a crap load of retired Viper pilots retired in the US and Europe that are likely going to be flying these fighters as Ukraine pilots get trained in Europe and US. Ukraine can have a squadron of Vipers combat ready by the end of the year if volunteers make up the squadron which is very likely to happen.
Some refresh training getting to know their mates flying style and they are good to go. They will also be able to easily link with US ISR/AWACS aircraft without Russia knowing. This could be huge. I'd say $2 million for each pilot for a whole combat tour with $1 million up front sounds about right... tax free of course.