About this in a conversation with Channel 24 noted the military-political observer of the Intelligence Protection agency Alexander Kovalenko, emphasizing that F-16 It not only has a passive level of protection, but also active systems that protect the aircraft.
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The EPR of F-16 aircraft is 1.5 – 5 square meters
According to Kovalenko, compared to Soviet and Russian aircraft, the effective distribution area (RCS) of the American F-16s is between 1.5 and 5 square meters, depending on the situation. It is this signal that affects the visibility of aircraft with radar systems, which the enemy uses to fix, locate and direct weapons to the target.
“Radar stations of Russian planes were tested against the same aircraft. For example, the Irbis and Zaslon systems have been tested against Su-27, Su-30, Su-34, Su-35, MiG-29, MiG-35, MiG – 31, but all of them are of medium size ESR. ” Kovalenko noted.
The military-political observer explained that the support systems installed on the F-16, e.g. PIDS, help reduce the likelihood of constant target positioning and detection. They also mark enemy attempts to shoot down the F-16.
Therefore, this aircraft can make a maneuver that protects it, it can use a “trap” that is fired back and attracts the attention of an enemy missile or air defense,
– said Kovalenko.
The fact that American F-16 fighters have officially arrived in Ukraine said President Vladimir Zelensky on August 4, Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also said that although there are still not enough aircraft, the president believes in expanding training for pilots and engineers.
The media reported that Western partners surrendered to Ukraine 10 units aircraft, although previously there was information only about 6. Zelensky said that Ukrainian pilots have already started using the F-16.
2024-08-06 02:35:00
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