Reports: F-16 Shoots Down Su-34!
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Ukraine may have bagged its first Russian Sukhoi-34 fighter, according to reports from Russian Telegram pages. The incident is said to have taken place near the front line, where a Su-34 was downed while dropping glide bombs, approximately 50 kilometers from the front line. The Russian page claims the pilot did not survive the incident. However, the information is being met with skepticism by some, who suggest that the F-16 may not have the range to engage the Su-34 at that distance.
Using a hypothetical launch area, experts have analyzed the possibility of F-16s reaching the front line. They note that the F-16s are armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, with ranges of up to 35km and 120km respectively. This would put the F-16s within range to engage the Su-34, potentially forcing Russia to adapt its tactics or shift its operations further away from the front line. While the claims are not yet confirmed, if verified, this would mark a significant development in the conflict.
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