Sniper pods for Poland

[Slater]

Are these dedicated to the F/A-50's or can their F-16's also use them?

 

https://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/Press Release - Poland 23-37 CN.pdf

[hairystick]

F-16's use them, located on a dedicated pylon under the engine intake.

[hairystick]

Approval has been granted for the purchase.

 

[Nosirrah]

I read Joe B has authorised F16's can be sent to Ukraine by the allies, but not America .

It is reported in the FT that USA will assist in pilot training, but maybe some time before they are flown in anger. Other 4th generation aircraft may also be supplied.

[hairystick]

The Netherlands was going to sell 28 F-16's to Draken, to accompany the previous 12 that they sold them. This deal has now been cancelled & it would appear to be part of a new deal to supply Ukraine.

The Dutch fighters were operated in the standard colour scheme inherant to the Viper, but if supplied to Ukraine it might provide an opportunity for a new scheme to emerge (digital type???) that would give us a great modelling opportunity that permits us to present a kit of difference from the norm!

[Max Headroom]

On 20/05/2023 at 08:45, Nosirrah said:

Other 4th generation aircraft may also be supplied.

I read recently that France is training pilots on the Mirage 2000 and is acquiring surplus examples from the Middle East to pass on

 

Trevor