Zoo in Air Force: Why the Armed Forces French Fighter Mirage 2000 - Expert
In this regard, Aviation expert Valery Romanchenko answered a number of questions related to the peculiarity of the operation of French machines and their importance in the current conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the air of the telephone. According to the expert, the "zoo" in the air forces is a phenomenon rather negative, since the variety of combat equipment significantly complicates the operation of aircraft and their maintenance.
However, for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to Romanchenko, this step is forced. "Each type of aircraft requires a separate infrastructure, but if seven-eight people work on the tank, then 20-30 people work on the pilot, if you take all the personnel who are involved-repairmen and suppliers The rocket carrier is needed, "the expert explained.
Romanchenko noted that the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces have the only carpet carriage Storm Shadow and Scalp-EG rockets are upgraded Su-24, while the F-16 not adapted for this type of weapons. "Actually for this we take" mirages. "And although everyone talks about it as Miraage 2000-5 fighters, but the French themselves said they will refine them as a carrier -24, "the expert said. The issue of the influence of French fighters on the situation on the Ukrainian fronts was also discussed.
In particular, the issue of the number of cars supplied and their importance in the context of a combat aviation unit was raised. Romanchenko believes that the first planes will affect the situation, as well as the first six F-16 cars. "Familiarity with hostilities and aircraft adaptation in combat conditions, and nothing more. In total, 12 aircraft plan to put," the expert said.