F-16 fighter jets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will shoot down long-range 40H6 missiles from S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM). writes about this RIA News with source reference.
According to the agency, 40H6 missiles are the most advanced missiles of their class in the world and are currently used in special operations. It is equipped with homing heads with unique capabilities.
With these missiles, the S-400 air defense system will be able to shoot down and climb fighters immediately after takeoff when deployed in forward-based airspaces. It was noted that it was not difficult for the F-16 to be detected and defeated by Russian air defense systems.
“This S-400 missile, together with the A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft, engages targets over the horizon, including high-speed maneuvering low-altitude targets. <…> “These missiles will be one of the main tools, along with fighter jets, to destroy the F-16,” the source shared.
Previously, columnist Harrison Cass wrote an article for The National Interest (TNI). WroteThe Russian 4++ generation supersonic fighter Su-35S, which proved itself during a special military operation (SVO), is superior to all aircraft in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Previously in NATO in the name The condition for the transfer of F-16 to Ukraine.