Mahalaxmi Ramanathan
Mahalaxmi Ramanathan

@MahalaxmiRaman

4 Tweets 1 reads Aug 05, 2024
#Ukraine officially joined #F16 fighter #Jet Club. Here are the details.
β€” The first 10 of 79 x #F16 Jets arrived in #Ukraine on the last day of July.
β€” By the end of 2024, #Kyiv will be able to deploy 20 x F16 Aircraft out of the 79 promised.
2⃣The remaining #F16s will arrive in #Ukraine in batches throughout 2025
#Ukrainian #F16s were spotted carrying Medium-Range AIM-120 #AMRAAM & short-range AIM-9 Sidewinder AIR-TO-AIR missiles, as well as external Fuel Tanks #F16 pilots also received JHMCS Helmet-mounted sights.
3⃣ #Ukrainian #F16MLUs one can see the Pylon Integrated Dispensing System Plus (#PIDS+) and Electronic Combat Integrated Pylon System Plus (#ECIPS+) Missile Attack warning systems, which contain a device for jamming and firing additional heat traps.
4⃣ Moreover, this is not just a target designation system, but also an indication system that replaces the indicator on the windshield. JHMCS allows the pilot to shoot where his gaze is directed, regardless of the direction of the helmet.

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