Comments by "Hardtack \x26 Beans" (@hardtackbeans9790) on "F-16 Fighting Falcon vs. A-10 Thunderbolt II. What’s Better for Ukraine? Talking Tactics" video.

It is really simple. You setup air dominance then bring in the ground attack aircraft (A-10, helicopters). Air dominance doesn't have to be with a US fighter but the US has the largest pool of aircraft. DO NOT get a hodge-podge of different western aircraft. It will be hard enough for familiarization & maintenance for one aircraft. Also don't get wrapped up in the news about F-16 weak nose gear. It is 'rough field' rated just as they all are. If you follow the news the Gripen it goes dead stick with no control inputs, I think it was the Eurofighter ejecting a pilot coming in for a landing, the F-16 has a weak nose gear, and on & on. When they are actually all very good fighters. The only one lacking is the F-15 with few maintenance facilities in Europe. You will need something easy to fix (relatively). I would say either ground attack helicopters or the A-10. I would even say the Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance (LAAR) aircraft would be perfect for Ukraine when you start buying your own. Prop driven & much cheaper than an A-10 or top end helicopters. Look at all your options then. You may have A-10's by then anyway.
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